8 nominees who didn't go to the Supreme Court - CNN.com

8 nominees who didn't go to the Supreme Court - CNN.com: "From the moment Justice David Souter announced he'd be stepping down, Washington has been gearing up for a confirmation fight. But as Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) told Judge Sonia Sotomayor yesterday, 'Unless you have a complete meltdown, you are going to get confirmed.'

Robert Bork is not the only nominee who did not make it to the Supreme Court.

Let's take a look back at eight nominees who didn't make it to the bench, at least on their first try."