Judge Roberts Road to the Nomination

A timeline of Judge John Roberts' meetings and interviews as he was courted for the Supreme Court:

• October, 2004 -- Chief Justice William Rehnquist is diagnosed with throat cancer. White House prepares for a vacancy.
• April 1, 2005 -- Attorney General Alberto Gonzales meets with and interviews Judge Roberts
• May 3 -- Roberts interviewed by top administration officials including Vice President Dick Cheney and advisor Karl Rove
• May 23 -- White House Counsel Harriet Miers interviews Judge Roberts in person. She has several more phone conversations until July 15
• July 1 -- Justice Sandra Day O'Connor announces her retirement
• July 15 -- Roberts has his first meeting with President Bush
• July 19 -- President Bush nominates Judge Roberts for the Supreme Court

The timeline is detailed in a questionnaire and financial disclosure statement Judge Roberts filed with the Senate Judiciary Committee. (USAToday)


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