[Cboldt]

So we at least have the appearance of impropriety here. I know somebody can go back over the last 200 years or so, and find where a similar nomination has occurred..but it has not to my knowledge happened in recent history.

Abe Fortas was WH cousel before being nominated to Associate Justice. There is recent precedent.

[Dat Mon]

Youre right. Was he also a close personal friend and a former personal lawyer as well. I wasnt aware that he was.