Rarely in American history have presidents been disappointed by the judges they have named to the bench.

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While most presidents have been satisfied with their judicial appointments, there have been instances where presidents have been disappointed with the decisions made by judges they have appointed. For example, President Richard Nixon nominated Harry Blackmun to the Supreme Court, but Blackmun later authored the landmark Roe v. Wade decision which legalized abortion and was opposed by many conservatives, including Nixon himself.

Rarely in American History Have Presidents Been Disappointed by the Judges