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Reuters Corrects Report That Obama Would Nominate Sri Srinivasan

03.16.16 | 10:48 am

This photo provided by the U.S. Court of Appeals District of Columbia Circuit shows Judge Sri Srinivasan in Washington. In his search for a Supreme Court nominee, President Barack Obama is zeroing in on a small group... This photo provided by the U.S. Court of Appeals District of Columbia Circuit shows Judge Sri Srinivasan in Washington. In his search for a Supreme Court nominee, President Barack Obama is zeroing in on a small group of appellate court judges whose bipartisan credentials and traditional judicial pedigree the White House hopes will increase pressure on Republicans vowing to block whomever Obama nominates in an election year. (U.S. Court of Appeals District of Columbia Circuit via AP) MORE LESS

Reuters on Wednesday issued a correction to its initial report that President Obama would nominate Judge Sri Srinivasan to the Supreme Court.

Numerous outlets reported on Wednesday that Obama had selected Judge Merrick Garland, citing congressional sources, following a conference call between the President and Senate Democratic leaders.

CORRECTION: Merrick Garland will be nominated for the Supreme Court: Sen. Charles Schumer. https://t.co/vCNxBBgBux https://t.co/klkphUp016

— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) March 16, 2016

In its report on Obama’s selection, Reuters wrote, “Earlier a source told Reuters that appeals court judge Sri Srinivasan was most likely to be picked, then later said Garland was a stronger possibility.”

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