Obama Presidency Could Signal Shift in Judiciary

The election of Barack Obama and a Democratic surge in the legislative branch could signal a shift in the nation’s court system. As President, Obama will be able to appoint federal, and possibly Supreme Court, judges that are more supportive of consumer and employee rights than many currently on the bench. Equally, a Democratic majority in the Senate should lead to swift confirmation of appointees. Greg Stohr, Bloomberg 11/05/2008