A former clerk for William Brennan, Garland managed to get significant Republican support for his current seat and reportedly wants a High Court spot badly. Some even suggest his opinions are tempered to shape his image in achieving this goal (a Supreme Court seat). (emphasis added) http://prospect.org/article/contenders-high-court
Ding - he’s a shape-shifter politician, masquerading as a judge. Looks moderate; will be highly liberal. So will the Senate see that?