Some of what Liptak identifies as increased hiring of Supreme Court law clerks from Republican circuit judges simply reflects the increased number of law clerks from Republican circuit judges because there are today more Republican circuit court judges.

FORBES: NY Times Court Clerks Story Misses Broader Shift in Judiciary

There, she has handed down decisions on a range of constitutional and legal questions that are notable for their careful reasoning, earning the respect of colleagues on the bench, the admiration of many lawyers who argue cases in her court, and the adoration of her clerks, who look to her as a mentor.

CNN: Transcript of Obama-Sotomayor announcement

On Wednesday, the American Action Forum is bringing together two former Supreme Court clerks and the Governor of Utah, Gary Herbert, to discuss the case along with Karen Harned of the National Federation of Independent Business and Doug Holtz-Eakin.

FORBES: Supreme Court Pre-Game Show