Gov. Crist has chance to put stamp on state Supreme Court
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Author: Josh Hafenbrack
Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Date: 12/14/2008
Article reports that Florida Governor Charlie Crist "has a rare opportunity to shape the Florida Supreme Court" with two judicial appointments that "have lasting implications for the state's legal system." Crist has already appointed two new justices on the court, but his next two picks "could have a bigger ideological impact on the court" and mark the first time Republican appointees will dominate the panel. Article reports that "in a rare move," the state's nominating commission is meeting at Crist's urging for an emergency teleconference to give a diversity boost to the pool of finalists."