WASHINGTON (AP) — An administration official says President Barack Obama is considering federal appeals court judge Sidney Thomas of Montana for the Supreme Court, one of about 10 people under serious review. The Associated Press has confirmed the names of seven of them.
Among the others under consideration are former Georgia Chief Justice Leah Ward Sears, federal appeals court judges Diane Wood and Merrick Garland, Solicitor General Elena Kagan, Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm and Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano.
Obama is expected to name a nominee within a few weeks to replace Justice John Paul Stevens, who is retiring this summer.
The administration official spoke on condition of anonymity because no announcement has been made.
