In an opinion piece, Craig Green, associate professor at Temple University's Beasley School of Law, asserts that while Obama's short list for his upcoming Supreme Court appointment includes several highly qualified and moderate potential nominees, the best choice may be Circuit Court Judge Merrick Garland, one of the most respected appellate judges in America. "Furthermore, Garland's 15-year record on the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals has shown his ability to ask the hard questions and work with an ideologically diverse group of colleagues," Green wrote.