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Douglas H. Ginsburg

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The Resume

    (May 25, 1946- )
    Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit
    Nominated to the Supreme Court by President Reagan (1987)

Why he might be annoying:

    He originated the term 'the Constitution in exile' and advocated rolling back the powers of the federal government.
    He smoked pot during the 1960s and 1970s as a student and later with his students as a Harvard Law School professor.
    When these actions proved to be contradictory to Reagan's 'Just Say No' campaign he withdrew his name.
    He was President Reagan's second failed nomination to replace Lewis F. Powell.
    He wore blast shield glasses, perhaps while he smoked pot.

Why he might not be annoying:

    His nomination proved Reagan to be a hypocrite. Reagan had earlier urged the Senate to put 'national interest ahead of partisan political interests' and accept his nomination.
    Reagan also called him a 'highly regarded member of the legal profession.'
    He openly admitted to marijuana use.
    This lead to many other politicians admitting their prior drug use with little political consequences.
    He probably would have been accepted by the Senate.
    He was elevated Chief Judge of the D.C. Circuit court (2001).
    He was a clerk for Justice Thurgood Marshall.

Credit: Captain Howdy


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 13 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 8 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 10 Votes: 70.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 10 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 16 Votes: 31.25% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 10 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 16 Votes: 93.75% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 22 Votes: 63.64% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 33 Votes: 45.45% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 34 Votes: 64.71% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 56 Votes: 64.29% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 104 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 113 Votes: 47.79% Annoying