Elena Kagan's limited record may smooth her way

Some have assailed the Supreme Court nominee's lack of judicial experience, but having few judicial or academic writings also means little ammunition for critics. President Obama on Monday hailed his nominee to the Supreme Court, Elena Kagan, as "one of the nation's foremost legal minds," but Kagan's biggest asset in upcoming confirmation hearings may be her lack of an extensive public record, providing...

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