Power Line notes that Bush has nominated James Rogan to be a federal district judge in Los Angeles’s Central District.
Rogan was, of course, a noted figure in the impeachment of Bill Clinton.
This could be very interesting. I’m an admirer of Rogan’s, so I hope it works out for him. What problems could he possibly run into?
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Well, is he on good terms with Feinstein and Boxer?
James B. Shearer (6806b1) — 11/16/2006 @ 1:49 amInterestingly, if Rogan is confirmed, he will be one of only two living Americans to have served in all three branches of the federal government. Rogan was a Congressman from 1997-2001, and Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office from 2001-2004.
Currently, the only American who can claim such a distinction is James L. Buckley (former U.S. Senator from NY, former Undersecretary of State for Security Assistance, retired Judge for the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals).
NYC 2L (4c4727) — 11/16/2006 @ 7:33 amActually, I stand corrected: Abner Mikva has been a Congressman, D.C. Circuit Judge, and White House Counsel. Perhaps there are others with similar careers, but still, serving in three branches is quite a rare distinction, and Rogan certainly is worthy of it.
NYC 2L (4c4727) — 11/16/2006 @ 9:50 amBoxer and Feinstein Hell! The one who’ll have her hooks out after him will be Hillary. As I’m sure everyone remembers, Mr. Rogan was a floor manager of the impeachment fight. And, didn’t Mr. Rogan already serve as a judge, at some level?
Another Drew (8018ee) — 11/16/2006 @ 6:34 pmRogan has to have been on at least decent terms with Boxer and Feinstein. Bush set up a vetting committee composed of the two plus Parsky. All nominees from California must pass through this gauntlet. Ever wonder why Chris Cox isn’t on the bench?
Angry Clam (132353) — 11/18/2006 @ 5:31 pm