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Senate Democrats will block former solicitor general Ted Olson, mentioned as a possible successor to Alberto Gonzales as attorney general, if President Bush nominates him, Majority Leader Harry Reid said.
“Ted Olson will not be confirmed,” Reid (D-Nev.) said.
The Wednesday comment gave weight to Republican warnings. “It would be unfortunate to nominate someone who can’t be confirmed,” said Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.), a member of the Judiciary Committee.
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Items compiled from Tribune news services.
