DAILY DOZEN: ELENA KAGAN

This morning, President Barack Obama will officially announce that he will be nominating Elena Kagan to replace Justice John Paul Stevens on the Supreme Court. Who is Kagan? Read on:


BACKGROUND INFORMATION FROM THE WASHINGTON POST
A timeline of Elena Kagan's career.
Elena Kagan's public questionnaire for Solicitor General nomination.
Written Q & A for Solicitor General nomination.
Personal Financial Disclosures.



Kagan’s Notable Statements and Writings. (New York Times)
Times Topics: Elena Kagan. (New York Times)
Elena Kagan strategy: Avoid a big GOP fight. (Politico)
Elena Kagan never let lack of experience hold her back. (The Washington Post)
A Climb Marked by Confidence and Canniness. (New York Times)
Smart money says Kagan will be confirmed, with some grumbling. (Salon)
Seven Republicans voted for Kagan in 2009. (The Hill)
The problem with Elena Kagan. (The Daily Beast)