Talk:Arthur Goldberg

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[edit] ...persuaded by President Johnson to resign

Why? patsw (talk) 12:27, 13 March 2008 (UTC)

Because Johnson wanted to create a vacancy so he could give a Supreme Court seat to his longtime friend and lawyer, Abe Fortas. Newyorkbrad (talk) 03:39, 14 March 2008 (UTC)

Why did Johnson believe that Goldberg would be agreeable to such a request? Why would Goldberg have agreed to resign his lifetime appointment? This isn't a routine request made of Supreme Court Justices. patsw (talk) 19:54, 16 March 2008 (UTC)

I tracked down the answer which appears over several pages in the biography. The details are fascinating: Johnson was looking for good Tex-Mex cuisine and suggested that it be flown-in at some expense. Billy Sol Estes is a 1960's version of Marc Rich, Ken Lay, or even Tony Rezko. patsw (talk) 23:26, 27 May 2008 (UTC)