Who did President George W. Bush nominate to replace Justice Sandra Day O'Connor after Chief Justice William Rehnquist's death?
Samuel Alito
John Paul Stevens
Anthony Kennedy
David Souter
Answer
After Chief Justice William Rehnquist died, President George W. Bush withdrew Roberts's nomination to replace Justice Sandra Day O'Connor and instead nominated him to become Chief Justice. Samuel Alito was chosen to replace O'Connor.
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