Happy 60 to David Souter who did to George Bush what Bill Brennan did to Ike. The judges who were recently caught with conflicts said they didn't know they owned stocks in some of the companies that came before them or that the mistakes were otherwise inadvertent. I think the judges need to be more vigilant. But, actually, I don't think the candidates themselves have a firm list, either. Much will depend not just on the qualifications of the nominees but what statement the future president wants to make.
Timing is everything.
President Clinton at first wanted NY Gov. Mario Cuomo, who said no. Then he proceeded to look at other candidates, with one issue being whether the person had had any trouble with nanny taxes. The whole Zoe Baird controversy was in the air. You're not alone in your sentiment. But, still, manufacturers have a responsibility to make their products safe.