A Deterrent to the Bench? Potential Nominees’ Views of the Federal Nomination and Confirmation Process

• In Event: Making Judges

Brief Overview

Using data from an original survey, we explore the extent to which negative evaluations of the nomination and confirmation process deter potential nominees from pursuing a judicial vacancy.

Authors

• Logan Dancey, Wesleyan University

• Kjersten R. Nelson, North Dakota State University, Main Campus

• Eve M. Ringsmuth, Oklahoma State University, Main Campus