Illinois U.S. Senator Dick Durbin says the president should look first to Chicago for his Supreme Court nominee. Durbin's short list for the court includes a newly-elected Cook County official.Here's Anita Alvarez saying no one should own a handgun.Check out the video down below at the 26 minute marker.
Senator Durbin's list includes federal appears court judges Ann Williams and Diane Wood, district court judge Ruben Castillo, and Cook County's State's Attorney Anita Alvarez. Alvarez, who was elected just last fall, says she was surprised and flattered to be included on that list. She says, probably, all lawyers dream of being considered for the Supreme Court.
Tuesday, May 05, 2009
Anti-Gun Zealot Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez a Supreme Court Contender?
Chicago Public Radio reports: