Obama Taps 2 for Key Appellate Courts
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President Obama yesterday announced nominees for two of the country's most important appellate courts, ushering in what is expected to be a gradual shift in the federal judiciary toward Democratic control.
Obama nominated Andre Davis, a federal judge in Maryland, for the Richmond-based U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit. His confirmation would give that court -- long one of the country's most conservative -- a 6 to 6 split among Republican and Democratic appointees, with three additional vacancies.
For the New York-based 2nd Circuit, Obama nominated Gerard Lynch, a federal judge in New York. If confirmed by the Senate, he would give Democratic nominees a 7 to 6 majority.
The 4th Circuit is an influential voice on national security, while the 2nd Circuit hears important terrorism and business cases.
-- Jerry Markon
