[longtermmemmory]

Do you know how LIMITED the choices are in the lawyer appointment pool?

It is very likely GWBush appointed him as a part of a mass hiring.

[EnochPowellWasRight]

"It is very likely GWBush appointed him as a part of a mass hiring."

Sutton is on the AG's advisory committee and was the Policy Coordinator for the Bush-Cheney transition team for the DOJ. He served as Criminal Justice Policy Director for Governor George W. Bush prior to that.

http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/txw/us_attorney/

Not exactly a name picked out of a list to fill a slot.

[norton]

I see, its all serendipity.

[erton1]

Do you even know what you are talking about? The position of USA for any federal district is a highly sought after position. I would estimate that there were over 100 applicants for the job, most highly qualified. I suggest you look at Mr. Sutton's background to see why the President choose him