Problem: Presidents Obama, Clinton, and Biden have been interested in "diversifying" the federal bench on some dimensions. Presidents Reagan, Bush, and Trump have tried to "pack" the federal judiciary with judges who share their political ideology. Were/are Presidents Obama, Clinton, and Biden not interested in "packing" the federal courts? Were Presidents Reagan, Bush, and Trump not interested in filling the courts with "meritorious" candidates? Identify and describe the characteristics of individuals who successfully are appointed to the federal bench. Explain why Presidents should or should not try to "pack" the federal court. Describe the implications if a president successfully "packs" the federal bench.