Article: St. Louis Federalist Society Event: Obama, McCain would approach judicial selections differently

With the presidential election only a week away, the St. Louis Federalist Society hosted an event that examined each candidate's potential influence on the federal judiciary.

The topic was discussed because so little attention has been paid to it in this election.

"It's something that I've heard so little about," said St. Louis Federalist Society President Jennifer Wolsing, of Husch Blackwell Sanders. "I knew that it should be brought to the attention of members."

The society brought in former Chief Justice Tom Phillips of the Texas Supreme Court to address the subject. He served on the court from 1988 to 2004 and now is a partner at Baker & Botts in Austin, Texas.

With such different ...

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