The nomination was seconded by six sitting state attorneys general.
The governor appointed court clerks, attorneys general and lower judicial offices, as well as justices of the peace.
She cited past prompt confirmations of attorneys general.
State attorneys general can often make an impact even beyond their state, taking part in major challenges to federal laws and prosecuting major national companies.
Private attorneys general can bring criminal cases on behalf of private parties in some states.
The attorneys general of all other states filed an amicus curiae brief in opposition.
He noted that the court approved the settlement over the objection of 22 state attorneys general.
He served as chairman of the southern regional conference of attorneys general in 1962 and 1963.
