The Volokh Conspiracy

	[Puzzleblogger Kevan Choset, November 2, 2005 at 11:20am] Trackbacks Withdrawal: Prior to Harriet Miers, who was the last Supreme Court nominee to withdraw their nomination (or ask the President to withdraw the nomination)? Answer below. (show) John G. Roberts. He had to formally withdraw his candidacy for O'Connor's seat in order to be nominated to replace Rehnquist after the latter died. Argue away in the comments. (hide)