Wow. This might seal her loss in Iowa.

Wasn't BiIl Clinton disbarred ? Why would anyone think a lawyer who has been disbarred be a good choice for Supreme Court Justice?

Can you nominate someone who has been disbarred to the supreme court?

wow, I smell a rat already!

Does this mean something to us. If these elections get rigged I am moving to canada!

The only reason this story is out right now is a last ditch effort to sway voters not to vote for Hillary. CNN.com has lost all credibility. You might as well call this website, TMZ.com.

Hillary or any Dem in 08!

If it happens, Bill Clinton would have the last laugh on Ken Starr….

Yes, yes. Bill Clinton for the Supreme Court.

wow, this is frightening stuff! This has started to rise my blood temp. Is this a hint to something wrong waiting to happen? 'ope not!

Please… Didn't Bill LIE in front of congress?

"I did not have sexual relations with that woman." -Bill Clinton

Small lie or not, I would not want a main who could have been charged with federal perjury and was nearly completely impeached out of office a decade ago to be in th supreme court someday.

Hillary is a true politician. She knew back then that if she ever wanted to run for office, she would have to stay with Bill to use his name and political power. That's my guess as to why she didn't leave him after so many sex-scandals in his days in the White House and before. She is nothing, and could never do it all by herself.

I hope she gets canned in these primaries and caucuses.

why not
hey democrats sure way to get back the supreme court that is in jeopardy by the right wing conservatives.
hey democats more the reason to vote for Hillary Rodham Clinton as she can win the general election.

I hope people's efforts are not going to be turned in a mighty suprime court fight if that is what CNN is telling us here. It isn't just right!

I cannot believe this was even posted, it smacks of a Rove instigated whisper campaign meant to scare conservatives back into towing the republican line. This is not news, this is rumor and speculation and had no business here.

This is just another conservative trying to scare voters about Hillary. "Oooh — don't vote for Hillary or Bill will be on the Supreme Court." Well, maybe, and maybe that wouldn't be a bad thing — but the motivation here is clear: another Republican fear tactic.

I could think of no better legacy for Hillary than to appoint a man impeached from the White House for immorality and lying to the American people ("I did not have sexual relations with that woman") to be appointed a Supreme Court justice.

Didn't Bill turn in his law license in connection with the scandals of his administration? I can't imagine anyone trying to nominate a disbarred lawyer to the Supreme Court.

Great, that's all we need - A Clinton in a govt. office without term limits. But didn't he get disbarred? But its good to know that Hillary will never win the election.

If it were to happen, it would be the "In Your Face!" of the century. After having his law license suspended to practice in front of the Supreme Court, Bill gets a seat on it.

How very pathetic if this were to play out. Sorry folks, but if Mrs. Clinton wins we'll have one of their faces plastered on the tv sets for years to come. You get what you vote for.

Pepperdine? Hmm isn't that were Ken Starr teaches?

Is this not the same man that lied to a Grand Jury to cover his Butt? Is this not the same man that gave a pardon to one of the most notorious scam artists in existence? Is this not the same man that lied to the American people on National TV? Is this not the same man that was a disaster as President?
Please…. Bill should be in jail, not on the bench.

As an attorney, am I the only one bothered that they would even consider a disbarred attorney for the Supreme Court? What's next…Brittany Spears as the head of Children Services?

If this happens I give up. This guy was effectively impeched for White Water and lyiing to a federal grand jury. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court???? He should be disbarred, not rewarded. Talk about hypocrisy.

Hahahahahahaha, is this for real?

Yeah, that's just what we need. A disbarred lawyer in control of the law who married a woman who became President after failing the bar exam in her first attempt. Stupid is as stupid does.

Rather than facts, you print suppositions. Is this fair?

Will Bill be smoking cigars at the Supreme court???

Disgusting thought…a man with such poor morals being a justice

The sky is falling!!

I disagree with even the consideration of Bill Clinton for the Supreme Court. Call me old fashioned, but I believe that the justices of the highest court in the land should not only be above reproach in reputation, but should also know that any form of contact of the genitals of one person by another for the purpose of giving or receiving pleasure is indeed sex. Does Mr. Clinton still assert that he "did not have sex with that woman"?

Baloney… Not a chance.

Bill Clinton? U.S. Supreme Court Justice? He's been impeached and disbarred. I can only imagine the outcry. If the opportunity arose, he would never be appointed. Not in a million years.

Anyone notice how CNN's "tone" changes to "upbeat" whenever one of the Clintons is featured in the Ticker? The prospect of having a Clinton back in power just tickles CNN's pickle….

All republicians would fillabuster a Bill Clinton, SC Justice nomination. It also shows where her priorities would be, personal priorities, not the best person for the job.

Rather see Bill Clinton as either secretary of state or ambassador to the united nations.

Oh Please! There must be better legal minds to be had out there on both sides of the aisle. Do we really want someone who debates what the definition of 'is' is on our highest court?

I would love to see President Clinton as a Supreme Court Justice. I never thought about the idea. Wow this will certainly change the way I vote. It would be like John and Robert Kennedy all over again.

Can a disbarred attorney serve on any court?

A disbarred attorney is not eligible for appointment to the United States Supreme Court. The appointment of a disbarred attorney to any judicial position should not be heralded by any one including the "distinguished" professors and scholars quoted in the your article.

Sweet, sweet, nepotism.

fear tactics?? CNN is biased toward Clinton, why would they publish this if it would hurt her?

It is a fantasy for Bill to be a Justice,I think if Hillary wins Bill will love to be co-President.I hope it will be another 8 years of Clinton the style may change but the same substance.A remote control president is what we will get.

Birds of a feather…

I would think that such action would take place during a later phase of Hillary's presidency, as he's too valuable an asset to place required restrictions on him. No matter what anyone says negatively about Bill Clinton, the undisputed fact is that he is respected by all world leaders as well as with people domestically.

Remember that during his own presidency, he made vast changes for the better including these: 1) Ended the war in Kosovo with the capture of Milosevic and other war criminals; 2) Balanced the budget; 3) Rescued the economy from the preceding Bush I Administration where unemployment was soaring, then took off with Clinton; 4) Overhauled the Federal welfare program, putting recipients to work after participating in training programs; 5) Ongoing State Department negotiations with North Korea successfully causing Korea to discontinue its nuclear weapons program.

If for no other reason, Hillary Clinton should be elected President to assure the advantages of having such a valuable asset available.

,,,so how much control of Congress would Dems need to approve this? (and that's only if they vote strictly party-line). I'm much more Democrat than Republican, but I'm viewing this story as harmful to Hillary. Rile-up-the-base political candy for the Republicans and maybe more subtly other Dem candidates.

I'm an Obama Dem in the primary, and I believe this story hurts Clinton. Yes, they are beloved (and hated) by many, but they aren't the Kennedy's. People are not begging to have them dynastically shape the nation.

What a great day it would be for the USA!

Your time if up moron. Go back to little town Arkansa and give others a chance!

Talk of power greed!

I am not ready to vote for people who feel it is about "them'. It is just not right!

Bill Clinton for the Supreme Court to the Arkansas Trailer Park, YES

He did not get disbarred!

Past President or not, it's pretty difficult for a disbarred lawyer to lay claim to a Supreme Court seat.

I can't believe this. Posting this article ON ELECTION DAY in Iowa is a blatant attempt to bring out the fear card, and sink Hillary's chances. Why can't we leave rumors and innuendos OUT of election day news??

CNN please continue to float this idea as it will seal her fate. I'm no political expert but Hillary Clinton will not be the next President and FWIW neither will Barrack "Barry" Obama.

William Howard Taft wasn't impeached.

Wow– It really is the end of the world as we know it.

This would be one more reason not elect Hillary Clinton president! The tax payers of this country have already taken too much of a ride from these low -lifes..
Paying for there legal bills accuquired while fighting impeachment, furnishing there home in New York, security for them, etc. Besides he lied under oath and as a conquence, lost his law licence. Why would anyone want this creep on our Nations Highest Court?

YES!!!! I love it!

ONE more reason to vote for Hillary!

Was Bill dis-barred over his little "legal problems"?

If so, how would he be eligible for the Supreme Court?

The Liberals have no morals to begin with-so what would it matter. Then, they could have government funded abortions and lock up the Republicans. Their lives would be complete.

While a great supporter of Bill's, and his political philosophy for the most part, I'm not sure that he would like the job, accept it or excel at it. Not the right guy, tempermanet-wise. Judging, even with the 8 others on the court, is a solitary occupation and one that does not exactly call for grand standing. Yes, a brilliant intellect might help and being able to persuade, to garner the votes of others would be a valuabe asset but it's not the "pressing the flesh" kind of operation Bill exceeds at. It's why Scalia and Douglas — the bright boys — are great a dissents but not so good at creating majorities and why Earl Warren — may be not the "A" student — was better at creating majorities and why we refer to the "Warren Court" still today (he was good at cobbling together those iconoclast bretheren of his into workable majorities). Rehnquist, at the end, sort of got the hang of it. I'm thinking all this "Bill on the Supreme Court" talk is just a little right wing patter meant to put a scare into folks. Not gonna happen. There are better uses for Bill and better names out there for a lasting change in direction on the Supreme Court.

The kindest words regarding this I can say: Heaven Forbid!! There goes our justice system; this would be like turning the fox loose.

I don't like either Clinton but if the legal battles were overcome (his disbarment) there would be no reason he couldn't be nominated for the position, provided Hillary was not the president. If she were President it would screw up the balance of power, especially since he would rely on her for all his decisions just as he did when he was President.

Why cann't CNN post Hillary here? I think this isn't fair to other candidates. Now they are using her sarrogates just like they did to attack Obama. I am not confident with CNN at all following how they hyped this country for Hillary's sake!

This is a Story for the CNN kool-aids drinkers. Mrs. Bill Clinton will not win.

There is absolutely NO requirement in the US Constitution that a justice of the SCOTUS even be an attorney, much less one with a disciplinary record. PS - Bill was never disbarred.

I'm very dissapointed, but not surprised to see something like this posted on CNN.com.

This is clearly the GOP's way of energizing the base, rather than any serious political discourse. If you read it carefully there is nothing there - simply pundits citing thirde hand sources. The main source is a republican that is not even connected to the Clinton campaign. It's true that Hillary Clinton COULD name Bill Clinton the the supreme court. She also COULD name him ambassador to France, for pete's sake…

Until you have sources within the campaign saying that this is on the agenda then you are reporting rumor and innuendo as fact, and you are wrong, wrong, wrong to do so.

CNN, stop letting the far right use you!!!

Most of you don't understand the appointment requirements for the Supreme Court. There is no constitutional requirement to even be a lawyer, let a lone a judge, to be appointed, The President can pretty much appoint any US citizen he wants to the court.

Quit this BS, there is no way he would be confirmed. Stop arguing about this nonsense.

Wasn’t he disbarred for perjury? I don't think he can serve on the SP with that on his resume.

CNN. Please don't report this crap. Just a bunch of whispers, and most definitely not a coincidence that it's published the day of the Iowa caucuses.

This is pure right-wing boviating meant for the AM right-wing radio hordes who swallow hook,line and sinker that swallow the propagnda these types spew for ratings and profit. The right-wing types who sold gb will pull all the control rods to fuel the reactor to a mind boggling fever pitch worthy of a cherynoble like explosion of hatred against the Clinton Camp. Although this story is worthy of say a "newspaper" like the Inquierer status its hardly worth the print cnn.

What irresponsible conjecture. Hillary nominating her husband is a laughable assertion and he wouldn't get confirmed. Mr.Kmiec is only postulating and it's a ludicrous theory at best.

What a bunch of politically-timed-calculated-to-the-second B.S . designed to influence a particular caucas going on in one of the states today!!

I think I'll play havoc with the expected focus group findings, and say loudly: GREAT IDEA! put Bill in the Supreme Court Hillary!

Did I mess up your expected voter reaction calculation? So sorry……..

to oswegosnowbound.

In YOUR own face.
Let's all hope it happens.
This country needs to recapture their sense of humor along with a balanced budget.
Bring on the Clinton administration and we'll have both.

While a great supporter of Bill's, and his political philosophy for the most part, I'm not sure that he would like the job, accept it or excel at it. Not the right guy, temperment-wise. Judging, even with the 8 others on the court, is a solitary occupation and one that does not exactly call for grand standing. Yes, a brilliant intellect might help and being able to persuade, to garner the votes of others would be a valuabe asset but it's not the "pressing the flesh" kind of operation Bill is good at. It's why Scalia and Douglas — the bright boys — are great at dissents but not so good at creating majorities and why Earl Warren — may be not the "A" student — was better at creating majorities and why we refer to the "Warren Court" still today (he could cobble together those iconoclast bretheren of his into workable majorities). Rehnquist, at the end, sort of got the hang of it. I'm thinking all this "Bill on the Supreme Court" talk is just a little right wing patter meant to put a scare into folks. Not gonna happen. There are better uses for Bill and better names out there for a lasting change in direction on the Supreme Court.

This is a calculated attempt to tarnish Hillay's image.

Such rumors are baseless.

No requirement that a United States Supreme Court Justice be an attorney in good standing.

I echo Dave in Atlanta, GA's comment, the last I heard he was disbarred from practicing law. He'd be a better Secretary of State under Edwards or any other candidate for that matter. That is his strength and greatest asset he could bring to any administration should he be offered a position.

So, I suppose we're going to pick up "news" stories from every politically connected rumor-mill out there? I don't care if it's a Republican or a Democrat, this kind of speculation, when repeated by multiple news sources, can take on a life of its own. How did CNN come across this professor? Did she send out a press release stating her thoughts? Editors at CNN don't have to be geniuses to know how a thought like this, when spread, will affect the large, anti-Clinton, Republican voting block. You are feeding the propaganda.

God save us!
Yet another reason NOT to vote for Billary! This is just outrageous.

This guy with his grey hair should take a rest in littletown Ark. That way we will not have to worry what we are worried about him in the white house right now!

People–this whole article is based on speculation by a completely unknown law professor at an extremely conservative law school where Ken Starr sits as the dean. Wake up! There is no way Hillary would ever appoint Bill to the Supreme Court, for so many reasons. Why does the unsupportable speculation from a law professor "raise the your blood temp" or incite anger toward the Clintons??

Bill Clinton on the Supreme Court??

What's the big deal. It sounds almost as implausible as George W. as president!!!!!!!!!

We COULD do worse than Bill. We could get George Bush and all of us go down the tubes together.

Why is CNN even posting this rumor?

I expect journalism from journalists, and tabloid nonsense from tabloid outlets.

I guess CNNis just a tabloid outlet these days.

As for Bill being on the S.C. - It is already packed with political hacks who intervened to prevent a State from deciding its own voting results…to prevent GWB from being "damaged" by a recount.

Bill would just be another sleazy politician on the bench…no big deal.

Disbarred for "only" 5 years and paid a fine.
Look kids, you too can cheat on your spouse, lie to America, and still get appointed to the high court.

Yep. Must be a republican scare tactic…and I'm sure that's why CNN ran it since we all know CNN leans so far to the right! :-\

This is like Rudi saying that the Terrorists are coming to get you… lock up your babies because your all doomed, doomed I say… unless you vote for me.

Doesn't Bill have a handsome retirement package he can take?

Can someone, who has been disbarred from his states legal body, serve on the U.S. Supreme Court? Not to mention, could Mr. Clinton (or the presumed Mrs. Clinton administration) withstand bi-partisan Senate scrutiny and approval?

I guess not many people are realizing that this rumor is being spread by a conservative law professor who worked for Regan as well as Bush 41. How low do you have to be to spread such a rumor? Pathetic indeed!

This message is for CNN.

Political Science 101: Does the media mirror or mold the news?

CNN obviously answered this question. CNN is so pro-Hillary, it is disgusting. The media is suppose to serve as a neutral outlet for news, not trying to persuade readers to vote for Hillary. From the obvious to the subtle pro-Hillary messages. I am disappointed in CNN.

Democrats, do not feel that you owe Hillary anything. She is not electable. Democrats, Independents and Republicans alike do not like or trust her.

Bill Clinton cannot be appointed in the US Supreme Court, he is DISBARRED.

But the ignorant out there coming by the truckloads believe it can happen.

wasn't Clinton Disbarred? How could he become a Judge?

You see? Do you see this, Democrats? Can you imagine what the Republicans are thinking seeing the man they impeached for alleged perjury charges as a possible Supreme Court Justice appointed by his wife? There's the Republican nominee's propaganda right there. They don't have to spend a dime on campaign pamphlets or 30-second tv spots; Hillary's doing enough on her own. Stop her now, Democrats, before it's too late. If she wins the nomination, she'll lose the presidency. You can write it down.

Ooooh……be afraid …………be very afraid.
What could be scaryier on the Supreme Court than an angry and arrogant Scalia promoting his self-righteous backward religious idealogy?!
Why would Bill Clinton want to be on the Supreme Court? He has it made running around the world doing what ever he wants to do with rock star appeal. Except of course in the neo-con realm, but I'm sure he doesn't mind avoiding the dark caves where they deal from.

Ridiculous! Clinton not only lost his Arkansas law license for five years, he only avoided being denied the privilege of arguing before the Supreme Court by resigning it.

Nice timely article CNN. The fact that a nomination would NEVER happen has not stopped the publishing of it today, of all days. So much for the famed "liberal bias" in media.

Did anybody confirm this story, or is this a "OCTOBER SURPRISE" just in time for the caucuses?

Something is fishy here

An impeach president on the Supreme Court? Lets just put W on it if we want the country to really screwed up.

How can you people even print such non sense. A suprem court nominee who has been disbarred? You truly are the Clinton News Network.

The overriding issue with Bill Clinton getting a nomination that every one seems to miss is his considerable lack of time on the judicial bench. Regardless of the fact that he is/was a lawyer, he has never served as a judge, etc., one who might issue decisions based upon the arguments presented and the interpretation of the law. Frankly, his legal experience is probably overshadowed by almost any ambulance chaser you could find in the phone book.

Ultimately, it would never happen, esp since Hillary will not get the Democratic nomination.

Wasn't Billy Boy DISBARRED after his impeachment and subsequent PERJURY CONVICTION? He can't uphold a law.

I think this is a cheap shot. Knock it off and let the woman, who is a well deserving and qualified candidate alone.

Vic, buddy, you are rading too many articale from CNN
He did not end the war in Kosovo - read the papers, they are still fighting and we still have folks stuck there
He balanced the budget based on his 93 budget which was written by Republicans and he had to go with since he was already considered a lame duck
He severely damaged the economy - the last 5 quarters he was in office were recessionary
The "overhaul" of the welfare program was almost a mirror iamge of what Thompson (Republican) had established in Wisconsin.
His negotiation with N Korea were an embarrasement since N Korea simply ignored the agreements they made with him
World leaders like him since they could roll right over him - he was a disaster!

Are their enough closets and interns at the Supreme Court for Mr. Clinton?

Why not? A military deserter became President and Commander-In-Chief of our armed forces. Supreme Court justice. Has a nice ring to it. Nice indeed…

The fact that this was even posted on CNN is preposterous, but not really a surprise given what is seen here.

I can't believe that CNN would stoop to tossing out planted garbage like this on an election day.

You clearly like to help those stratgists who love to toss out garbage on election day that cannot possibly be responded to.

Did you want to headline a story of Romney's Bain mandating jobs to China, Obama's drug use, Huckaby inflaming the middle east with images of the crusades?

Stick to real journalism on election days.

I would be far more worried if say someone like Mcain would appoint like pro immagrint type like Sen. Kyle of Arizona or maybe Huckabee sending some one like Pat Robertson. This article is pure baloney and really suspect in its timing and really is not worthy of this "news organazation. When you smell a shunk you know its a skunk. come on boys you really seem desperate with this story.

Bill Clinton would rock as a Supreme Court Justice. I love the uninformed comments above. Its so typcial Clinton bashing.

You've got to be kidding. Censure, impeachment, perjury — a fine resume for a potential supreme court justice. When will these people just go away?

A SURE VOTE….."NO"…..ABSOLUTELY NOT….ANYONE BUT HILLARY…..FOR PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDACY. THAT THERE WOULD EVEN EXIST A GLIMMER, A RUMOR OR THE VAGUE OR REMOTE POSSIBILITY TO NAME BILL CLINTON TO THE SUPREME COURT REMOVES HILLARY FROM ALL POSSIBLE QUALIFICATIONS AS PRESIDENTIAL MATERIAL. BILL CLINTON IS A DISGRACE AND CERTAINLY NOT OF THE MORAL FIBER, INTEGRITY OR CHARACTER… TO BE SEATED ON OUR SUPREME COURT. NO WAY. ANYONE ….BUT THE "HILLARY AND BILL ROADSHOW!"

How can even be a topic - The man was found guilty of perjury at the highest level - Not to mention - HE WAS IMPEACHED BY THE HOUSE OF REP - This family just loves finding ways to milk the American taxpayers money.

He had sex with that woman, he lied about it. Whatever he did under the table literally, that don't change the fact that he was a good president, especially comparing to the one we have right now. If the husband had done some good work, why wouldn't the wife? He is the comforting factor for many to vote for Hillary Clinton. Had he campaigned for Gore 8 years ago, this country wouldn't be down the toilet!

This just allows the Executive branch the power to create law with the Judicial Branch. Weren't the three branches created seperately to eliminate these types of things from happening?

Wasn't he disbarred?

People - stop and listen to what Hillary's really saying…nothing!

Ron Paul '08

Even if it were feasible, I doubt that Clinton would want to take orders from John Roberts.

Unfortunately, I have been unable to verify that disbarrment precludes anyone from serving on the US Supreme Court. As far as I can tell, it is purely up to the sitting president to determine if a person is qualified. All nominees have to be confirmed by the Senate. I would hope that his disbarment would be a point of consideration during a confirmation hearing, but you just never know. It's a bit too early to be considering this now anyways. She hasn't won the nomination of her party for the general election, she hasn't won the general election, and perhaps most importantly - there is no vacancy on the Supreme Court. There are a lot things that have to happen in order for this to become a reality and it's still early in the game.

I agree with Kiera. This sounds like a whisper instigated by Rove or Novak. It is amazing how mean-spirited Hillary's opponents can be.

I was leaning toward Obama but these dirty tricks by the GOP make me side with Hillary. Hillary '08.

I think there are some people here who need to sit down and actually read their U.S. Constitution. If they do, they'll find that Article II, Section 2, says that the president "shall nominate, and by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate…Judges of the supreme Court…" [I left the 18th century capitalization as is].

If you are nominated by the president and confirmed by the Senate, then you are a Supreme Court justice because the Constitution lays out no other qualification, except to say that judges "shall hold their offices during good behaviour" (Article III, Section 1), which means that they serve for life unless impeached and removed(although I'd be curious to hear any dissenting interpretations of that clause).

So, yes, a disbarred attorney can be a federal judge.

Personal opinion: I'm fine with that. I don't believe people should be handed a scarlet letter for life and disbarment was way too harsh of a penalty. A short suspension of the Supreme Court license would have sufficed. Clinton was the victim of a political witchhunt, so I'm very willing to forgive, just as I think the U.S. criminal code should be a bit more forgiving at times, but that's a different topic with a lot of angles.

1) Clinton was never disbarred - his license was suspended for 5 years. Big difference people. Try getting your facts straight before you post, ok ?

2) Technically, you do not have to be a lawyer to be a US supreme court justice. So, even if he were disbarred, he could still be appointed.

Another Republican dirty tricks maneuver- don't be naive and fall for this bait!!!

What a bunch of crap. CNN is only reporting this to be provocative. What a bunch of crap. Now why don't they report on Pat Robertson's predictions for a Clinton presidency?

This is nothing but a transparent, rightwing scare tactic. Hillary C must really petrify these bozos.

YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE AN ATTORNEY TO SERVE ON THE US SUPREME COURT. YES, A DISBARRED ATTORNEY CAN SERVE ON THE COURT.

First case will be "People v Common Usage" to finally determine what the definition of "is" is.

Wasn't he disbarred? Or at least had to surrender his law license?

How could he possibly qualify??

God help us.

As appealing an idea as I think that may be, seriously, isn't this just a rabid Republican shouting out in an effort to damage Hillary's campaign?

First and foremost, no, being disbarred does not prevent someone from being appointed to the Supreme Court. The Constitution lists no qualifications for the job. The only criteria, therefore, are the willingness of the President to nominate that person and the willingness of 51 Senators (or 50 Senators plus the Vice President) to vote to confirm.

Second, Bill Clinton cannot be nominated to be Chief Justice of the United States (that's the title, not Chief Justice of the Supreme Court) because John Roberts, Jr., already holds that job and cannot be replaced unless he dies, resigns, retires, or is impeached.

Third, Bill Clinton can be nominated to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court if a vacancy occurs.

Fourth, his moral standing aside, does anyone really believe that Bill Clinton is qualified to sits on the nation's highest court and interpret the Constitution? This is a man who did not know, during his time as President, that the Supreme Court has original jurisdiction over conflicts between states. There are simply many people much more qualified for this job, and, whether you love Bill Clinton or hate him politically and personally, this job is too important to give to someone with absolutely no experience or qualification for it when there are others far more qualified.

Then again, if this country were capable of making distinctions between qualified and completely and utterly unqualified, this discussion wouldn't be occurring, because no one would take Hillary Clinton seriously as a candidate for the presidency, a job for which she has absolutely no qualifications or experience other than having been married to a two-term President.

It is so intriguing to see so many disguised attacks on Senator Clinton's presidential bid. Anyone who follows politics knows that the easiest way to arouse the ire of the anti-Clinton crowd is to point out how either Bill or Hillary or both would probably benefit from either's political success.Please,stop with these closeted attacks.You want to get into the fight,do it the right way,campaign for somebody and put your reputation on the line.

Judge Learned Hand,

If you were an attorney, you would be smart enough to know that this "news" is no more than a rumor started by the GOP to scare voters into voting against HIllary. I am surprised that CNN posted this crap.

Check wikipedia.org. He was disbarred for only 5 years and ordered to pay a fine in Arkansas.

I CAN NOT BELIEVE THAT THE AMERICANS PEOPLE ARE READY FOR A BLACK PRESIDENT AND A MUSLIN TO BOOT HE MIGHT BE A GOOD GUY BUT WE HAVE HAD HOW MANY MEN PRESIDENTS AND LOOK WHAT SHAPE THE WORLD IS IN IT IS TIME FOR A WOMEN TO GET THINGS IN ORDER GO HILARY KICK BUTT

Honoring a conservative's speculation about a Clinton appointment to the Supreme with a prominent place on your Web site when there's absolutely no substantiation is ludicrous. It's not NEWS, it's merely a scare tactic by conservatives. If I speculate that Mitt Romney would appoint his wife to a cabinet position, would you run that as well?

Bill Clinton will be an asset to whatever position assigned. He is considerate,
knowledgeable, and knows what is expected of him. Hillary will be a great
president……go girl!

You heard it here first: if a Republican is elected in 2008, George W. Bush be the next person appointed to the Supreme Court.

Bill Clinton has not been disbarred. I wonder where that rumor got started (republicans?). I think this a republican scare tactic. They are famous for their mis-information and smear campaigns. He would probably be a better justice then some of the ones already there, for example, Clarence Thomas (speaking of sexual problems with female employees).

By the way, I do not believe that you have to have a law degree to be appointed to the Supreme Court. It certainly helps though.

Bill would bring a sensible legal interpretation to the Supreme Court. The current seated Supreme Court Justices need a moderate thinking mind to "lead" their decisions away from conservative ideals that haven't done modern Americans any good. Bill would slice the monkey (aka conservative religious right) from the backs of rational thinking Americans. First lets get Hillary in the White House, that's when/where better days for Americans will begin.

Stephen, this is indeed fear tactics. Who said CNN was biased toward Clinton? All the media is unfairly targeting Hillary and rooting for Obama.

Nothing in the Constitution prevents a disbarred attorney from becoming a Justice of the Supreme Court. In fact, a nominee doesn't even have to be a lawyer, or have gone to law school. The President can nominate whomever he (or she) sees fit.

Be that as it may, it would be extremely unwise politically to nominate someone without the proper credentials. The nomination and appointment of justices to the Supreme Court has become such a political mess that it would be very unlikely that a disbarred attorney (even Bill Clinton) would pass muster in the Senate and get confirmed.

Bill Cinton and his wife are so sickeningly POWER HUNGRY.

They should move aside gracefully for others to have a chance.

Go away! Get out!

I cannot belive CNN a "well respected media" would post this kind of garbage on the day of the iowa caucus. Shame on you. This is so obviously designed to bring down the 1st woman who has a chance of becoming the president of this country.
This kind of Rove/Novak/Chrismathews/Hannity/Limbuagh kind of tactics on the morning of the cacuses I cannot beleive this. You know you are going to deliberately hurt Hillary Rodham Clinton tonight and help out Barack Hussein Obama by this unwarranted posting and bring out the hIllary/clinton haters and gossip mongers by the thousands to this site by doing this. It is one thing if Hillary even said something even close to this, she never said anything like this and yet you CNN post this based on a "well respected right wing conservative"???
here is your journalistic integrity…and please do not tell you are just doing your job by reporting this beacuse that is not true!

If Hillary gets the job you will see all kinds of crazy appointments. Maybe Sandy "I've got classified documents down my pants" Berger for defense secretary. He's already a hired consultant on her campaign.

The Republicans fear Hillary and Bill so much that I find it odd that this story was released today of all days. My guess is that did this so they don't have to go up against her. It's not even really a story with any credibility or facts. I mean who is this guy making this prediction? It is only being released to hurt Hillary. Why the hell would CNN put this out there like that? REPORT NEWS NOT GOSSIP!!!

*sigh* I have no intention of voting for Hilary, but I find it a little more than ironic that this kind of "news" is reported on the day the caucuses start voting. Shame on CNN for "reporting" such an obvious smear campaign, leave the instigating to the politicians, your job is to report credible and factual NEWS.

EXCELLENT! Theft, graft, perjury would become legal with Bill's appointment to the US Supreme Court! Three cheers: huzzah! huzzah! huzzah!
The Democratic Party: The party of the "people; the party with a vision; the party for change."
I wonder if a legal precedent exists that can force Clinton to delete his middle name: Jefferson.

"conservative law professor has openly predicted" Ummm being that today is the day of the IOWA caucus… it sounds like the repubs are trying to get out the vote.

1) you dont even have to go to Law School to be a Justice
2) Bill would make a better justice than scalia, roberts, thomas or alito.
3) Even if he was nominated he'd still have to be Approved by congress

My reaction?

I laughed hysterically.

And this coming from someone who likes Bill Clinton (although there is no way in h*** I would ever vote for Hilary … not because I don't like her, simply because I believe she would be far too devisive and I've had enough of that since 2000 to last me a lifetime).

I don't know if this is even possible, but the bottom line is that it shouldn't be. IMO, the first spouse shouldn't be anything other than exactly that … the first spouse.

However, I would not have a problem with another President nominating him (that is if it is even possible and I'm not sure that it is given that several people have said that they thought he was disbarred).

Hilarious!!!

Only a Clinton would name another Clinton to the Supreme Court after he had lost his license to practice law for lying under oath!

Any Hillary lover needs to have his/her head examined.

The constitution does not supply qualifications for the post, so as for the question regarding his being disbarred…I am pretty sure that it is irrelevant to being nominated and/or assuming the post. This is all a crock anyway, it's based entirely off vague speculation.

What stupid reporting, CNN. This is ridiculous. Silly rumors like this fly around DC like moths. No one with any sense pays them any attention.

Go Billy Boy

Anyone who believes this would happen is either an idiot or a republican, oh wait, the ARE one and the same aren't they. Typical conservative rumor mongering to incite the fence riders to vote GOP.

Just what the legal system needs, a felon on the Supreme Court! God help us! God help our system of Justice. If you've got money, you've got a judge. Judge Slick Willie, that is……………..

Sandy Wilcox, FL,

If CNN were pro-Hillary, why would it post this news? BTW, Republicans like yourself have no business telling us (democrats) we shouldn't be voting for Hillary. Obviously, the Republicans are afraid of her and that is another reason for us democrats to support her.

Go back to your Republican blogs.

Ok, let me get this straight: A woman elected President would appoint her husband - who had affairs behind her back, was impeached, and lied to a grand jury - to the position of Supreme Court Justice? That's the most absurd idea of the New Year, and we've only just begun.

Oh Dear God, I hope not!

Simply nothing more then primary chatter. The Supreme Court and Bill Clinton are not a good match at all. The article cites some of the reasons why.

I don't think Bill would want that position for many of the reasons already expressed, no spotlight, also, I don't think he would want to take on a lifetime job. I see Bill doing something big on the international arena, e.g., the highest position attainable by a non-European within the European Community. I also think his history would make it very difficult to justify his appointment. However, I do see the position being very interesting to Hilary — when the Chief Justice spot is open, of couse — at some point.

The Supreme Court is not sexy enough for Bill. If Hillary is elected, he's going to be the Secretary of State.

That's an awesome concept!

If anything can stand in the way of the Catholic fascist* majority on the SCOTUS is a liberal with star power. Bill Clinton will be able to expose Scalia's hypocrisy and fraudulent "knowledge" of the Constitution and what the framers really thought, Thomas' incompetence and maybe revisit his sexual harrassment past, and Alito's and Roberts' tendency towards authoritarianism. He might also be able to charm Kennedy into voting correctly from time to time.

For those who curse Clinton: what didn't you like about peace and prosperity? Did you really mind that the US was the most admired and respected country in the world? Or did he use too many big words for you? Do you resent people that speak in full sentences?

*Fascism is authoritarianism marked with hyper-nationalism (which they call patriotism) and a close relationship between the state and business interests.

This is an obvious ploy by conservatives to attempt to derail Hillary's campaign by amplifying their fear of liberals and to create more divide in this country. It does not smell right to me, it is dirty political trick. Give me a break! Notice the speculation started from a conservative law professor (not from Hillary herself) and spinned by all conservatives including media. Shame on your conservatives, this is not objective politics this country deserves.

A few facts:

Bill Clinton was disbarred in Arkansa in 2001 for a period of five years (and fined $25,000). This disbarment ended in January 2006, but it is unclear whether he filed for reinstatement.

Bill Clinton was suspended from the Supreme Court bar in 2001, and given 40 days to explain to the Court why he should not be permanently disbarred. (Supreme Court bar suspensions of this type are virtually always followed by permanent disbarment.) Bill Clinton chose to resign from the Supreme Court bar on November 7, 2001 rather than argue his case.

What a hit piece on Hillary Clinton- reporting an unsubstantiated rumor on the day of the Iowa caucus! Isn't it wonderful how news organizations have stopped bothering to actually investigate world events and instead report whatever rumors local political operatives pass on? I'm typically a big fan of CNN, but this 'article' is an embarrassment.

These coments from NY times readers!!!!!!!!! Are you people for real?????????

CNN, WHAT WERE YOU THINKING???????

A second comment relative to other wondering if Clinton can be nominated and serve as Supreme Court justice due to his disbarment: Yes, he can. There appears to be no requirement, Constitutional or otherwise, that a Supreme Court justice be a lawyer.
Then again, why should anyone have relevant experience for a job they are applying for; just look at the happy bunch of experienced clowns we have to select from.

Dear God, could you imagine that confirmation hearing?

A President may nominate any person to the Supreme Court. That person need not be a lawyer at all, let alone a practicing one. Thus, a state's earlier decision to revoke that person's license to practice (i.e. - disbar him) has no bearing on his eligibility to serve on the court.

I don't mind the Clintons, but what are his qualifications? I would think that, to be nominated, you would at least need to be qualified for the job. Then again, Mukaskey, Bolton, Gonzales, Libby, DeLay…Maybe not.

Besides, It is a speculation amongst the various Bar Associations and legal circles in the US. Nowhere in the article does it state that anyone in the Clinton Camp has even mentioned this possibility, let alone condone it.

Advisor? likely.
Ambassador? maybe.
Judge? Kinda a long shot.

Didn't Bill Clinton lie? Wow - now THERE is a decisive schism!! Let's see, appointing Bill Clinton to the VERY court which annointed their own "savior" King George the First, and his Dick in waiting! Hmm - gee, no LIES anyway in this presidency … weapons of mass destruction… Iraq was the center of the 9/11 plot… Pakistan and Musharaff are our strong ally… Putin is an honorable man…
Haliburton… waterboarding… and, AND (drum-roll PLEASE!!!) — missing and erased tapes!!! Richard Nixon reincarnate!!

this is absolutely ridiculous. it's rumor mill. well, not even rumor mill cause i'm guessing 99% of the people reading this have never, ever heard bill's name tossed around as a possible future justice.

if it's not news and has never been reported or suggested in political/legal circles before, then what's the point of this "story"?

there has to be a motivation here people.

and cnn.. i'm very disappointed in you.

This website has become nothing more than a tabloid for political celebrities.

Anyone with any knowledge of government or law knows that Bill Clinton (regardless of your view on him) is in no way qualified to be a justice. I'm sure Bill and Hillary Clinton know this themselves and Hillary is certainly smart enough to never nominate him.

The comments about this being a "rove-inspired" rumor and an attempt to seal Hillary's loss in Iowa are dead on.

Shame on you CNN.

I am dismayed that CNN has posted this piece of propaganda disguised as a "news" item.

I have always disagreed with anyone who said "CNN is just like FOX News anymore."

I will no longer argue.

…and we wonder why terrorists/extremists and most people abroad despise us. It's this kind of stuff. This, my friends, is a form of political extremism…no different than strapping a bomb to oneself. When will we wake up and see that we are being fooled, lied to and manipulated. Our voices need to be heard…and the only way for that to happen is to NOT VOTE…AT ALL.

The only thing worse than an instant apocolypse, is this slow-steady decline we are now on…go ahead America, vote another crook in the White House. Every one of these candidates, besides the True Libertarian, is going to drive us straight into the streets…poor and hungry. Soilent Green.

First this sounds suspiciously like scare tactics to encourage evangelists to stop asking the tough questions and recreate the hysteria. If the evangelists get fooled again shame on them.

As for the people who said Bill needed to be in prison - the real person who needs to be in prison is the current imcumbent of the White House. His lies have directly caused the deaths of thousands of Americans, tens if not hundreds of thousands of Iraqis, blown off the budget surplus, condemned us into a monumental national debt all on the basis of lies. If that is not jail worthy what is? If you cant see that you are blind or stupid or both.

His only chance would be if McCain nominates him, which is unlikely, but he will be the next President.

How sad that the press can float any idea and many of us run toward the gates to either denouce or applaud it. Wake up people — or should I say PUPPETS!!

This kind of conservative propaganda helps to invigorate anti-Clinton voters and keep Hillary Clinton out of the White House.

I think this whole story is just pure nonsense. Forgetting about the usual arguments that many have put forth here already, Bill Clinton is a politician first, last and always. He is an extremely intelligent man who has a unique ability to connect with people, something his wife is sorely lacking. But I can't imagine him as a Supreme Court justice. I think he likes being in the public eye and pressing the flesh. You can see it as he campaigns for his wife. He lives for this kind of thing. I don't think he would be well suited to the Supreme Court.

The more relevant question is, who on earth dreamed up this story in the first place? It sounds like something that Karl Rove and his cronies would think up to scare people out of voting for Hillary. I guess this is a preview of coming attractions in the general election if Hillary gets the nomination.

It'll be interesting anyway, Bill will be used by whichever democrat wins this one. Wasn't there anther president who served as a supreme court justice (thanks to Neil Young on that one)
Hillary is a machine gobbling up everything in sight, her people have figured out how to win this thing and she will. Obama is already thinking about running 8 years from now that should tell us somthing.
Also if Clarence Thomas can serve then William Clinton is moral enough to serve aswell. Bill is to young and to good of an american asset not to be used. Worldwide we don't really give a lick about his "scandelous" past.

I really thought CNN had more integrity than to publish such fear mongering speculation. Sounds more like FOX news.

I think Bill would make a great justice. Anyone Hillary would appoint would be better than anyone any of the Republican candidate would appoint and far better than the last two bozos.

I don't care who wins the primary just as long as the Repubs don't win the general election. WE CANNOT take four more years!!

The only requirement in the Constitution for Supreme Court Justices is that they be appointed by the President and approved by 2/3 of the Senate. It is not even a legal requirement that a justice be a college graduate, much less a law school graduate, as we have had several justices that have had neither. Clinton was not disbarred, he voluntarily surrendered his license for a period of 5 years and either has gotten it back, or will be getting it back, there is a BIG difference between the two situations.

I was a HUGE supporter of President Clinton and would love to see him on the Supreme Court.

But NOT if it means that Senator Clinton would have to be elected president first — NO WAY!

First, Huckabee's campaign finesses CNN into showing a campaign ad that they probably couldn't afford to run by showing it at a press conference while claiming they aren't going to use it.

Now someone at Pepperdine has maneuvered CNN into spreading an unsubstantiated rumor designed to resurrect the Clinton impeachement.

You are a news agency. Broadcast news, not rumor. Stop letting your air time be used for the purposes of the various campaigns. If they want to run smear ads, make them pay for the air time and accept the responsibility for them.

if Hillary gets into office, Bill will be the least of our problems

P.Ogo,

I couldn't agree with you more. Why is CNN posting this right-wing crap? Wake up CNN and remove this piece immediately or you will lose your credibility.

"The Republicans fear Hillary and Bill so much…"

++++

You got to be kidding!! "Fear" is NOT the emotion that comes to mind when it comes to the Clintons. "Nauseated" seems more fitting.

Quit blaming the Republicans you sheep, this article was from December 15th in the Wall street journal and CNN CHOSE TO POST IT TODAY.

Kmiec has said nothing but good things about Bill Clinton and is just stating what has been discussed in many circles for a few years when it was first thrown out there that Hillarity would run for President.

His law license was taken away, but the suspension ENDED in 2006, and for the rest of you enlightened progressives who obviously can't accomplish anything unless IT IS GIVEN to you, HE IS ELIGIBLE to be an associate justice.

"She" could only nominate him for Chief Justice if they "Fostered" or "Willeyed" Roberts.

Even as a frequent Clinton basher, I do see a useful role for him NO MATTER who the next President is, as a goodwill ambasador of some type.

He has the gift of gab and is a first class Bulls&&&&er, he can point his finger and lie with the best of them unlike this dolt in office who can't complete a sentence if you spot him the subject and predicate.

Ambasadors need to be like salesman and yes, Bill Clinton would do GREAT in that role.

rich, it is not the 'pubs that fear bill and hill. her negatives are sky high making her easy to defeat. she is not genuine and wants to be whatever you want her to be. people also remember billy dale, vince foster, rose law firm, etc. It is the backers of obama that are out to get her.

There is no Constitutional requirement for a person to be a Supreme Court Justice. Theoretically anyone can be nominated by the president and confirmed by the senate.

Having said that I doubt very highly the Senate Judiciary Committee would confirm the nomination of Bill Clinton.

I was under the impression that he was disbarred for lying to congress. A perjurer would not be a good choice for supreme court.

I thought he was disbarred based on his perjury conviction . If so, how could he sit as a Supreme Court Justice?

The Senate would still have to confirm any appointee. This is a paranioid scare tactic. The 1990s were good times. Bill Clinton was a much better President than either Bush. George W. got away with placing white men on the Supreme Court. Harriet Miers was a bait-and-switch.

Yeah right, and Barry Bonds should be the next commissioner of baseball and Michael Vick should be next in line for Roger Goodell's spot.

Seriously??? Are you really going to post this as news? Some Pepperdine professor says this and its news? Waste of space….

Why?
Why would you run a story like this on Election Day?
Is this what we are going to get from CNN just as people go to polls to vote on real issues and opinions.
We might as well let Rupert Murdoch fabricate the issues on Election Day.
Glad to know Swift Boat ambushing is on yourt agenda this year.
Can't wait to see what you do on New Hampshire Primary Day

Talk about issuing a rally cry to all Republicans!

The Honorable William Jefferson Clinton NEVER was DISBARRED!

I personally think he would be a refreshing and elegant change to the current Supreme Court… even though we all KNOW it will never happen.

Furthermore, if any of you over-emotional, intellectual cretins responding on this blog actually think that none of the current Supreme Court Justices have never lied, cheated on their wives or been engaged in shady deals, you simply have to be the most naive electorate on th