St. Louis TV station KMOV ponders who might replace commie Kim. A Republican political consultant they queried said he thinks the governor will select a black Democrat with prosecutorial experience. KMOV also suggested a list of potential candidates:
The unofficial list of potential appointees whose names have been floated or who have expressed some interest:
Thomas Clark, Appeals Court Judge
Jack Coatar, former Assistant Circuit Attorney, former St. Louis Alderman
George Draper, Supreme Court Judge
Patrick Hamacher, former Assistant Circuit Attorney, private practice
Sheena Hamilton, St. Louis City Counselor
Reginald Harris, former First Assistant United States Attorney, private practice
David C. Mason, current St. Louis City Circuit Judge
Raphael Morris, private practice attorney, municipal Judge
Michael Mullen, former St. Louis Circuit Judge, private practice attorney
Michael Noble, current St. Louis City Circuit Judge
Steve Roberts, State Senator, former Assistant Circuit Attorney
Ashley Walker, Assistant United States Attorney, former Assistant Circuit Attorney
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