Senators to President Obama: Pick a Woman

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Patricia Murphy

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Gallup says more than half of all Americans don't think having a female or minority as the next Supreme Court Justice is "essential."

Well, the Capitolist has found two women who do. And since they'll be voting to confirm President Obama's pick, we think he'll actually read this letter.

The authors are Sens. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and Olympia Snowe (R-ME) (left), two of the seventeen women in the United States Senate.

Dear Mr. President:

The announced retirement of United States Supreme Court Justice Davis Souter -- an outstanding jurist -- has left you with the crucial task of nominating someone with a lifetime appointment to our nation's highest bench.

The most important thing is to nominate an exceptionally well-qualified, intelligent person to replace Justice Souter -- and we are convinced that person should be a woman.

Women make up more than half of our population, but right now hold only one seat out of nine on the United States Supreme Court. This is out of balance. In order for the Court to be relevant, it needs to be diverse and better reflect America.

Mr. President, we look forward with great anticipation to your choice for the Supreme Court vacancy.

Sincerely,

Barbara Boxer / Olympia Snowe
United States Senator / United States Senator

Filed Under: The Capitolist, Woman Up

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