Who’s Who in the Running for Biden’s Supreme Court Pick
Three leading contenders are being considered to become the first Black woman on the Supreme Court. Each has strengths and weaknesses.
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President Joe Biden has promised to fill the upcoming U.S. Supreme Court vacancy with the first Black female justice, opening a new battlefront as some Republicans say the focus should be only on merit, not race and gender.
The three women topping the list offer varying combinations of traditional educational and career credentials and also would bring unique life experiences and professional backgrounds to the court. Each would also offer openings for opponents to exploit, though perhaps not enough to threaten confirmation.