time ago, laura, so how much will this be a factor? well, carol, there s two different points in time. of course you have the confirmation hearings, where he already has the benefit of having republican-led congress which probably makes him a shoo-in for the position. then you ve got the issue of actually what happens when he indeed runs, if he is confirmed, the department of justice. remember there have been two things that have been the hallmark of the eric holder and now loretta lynch administrations, running the department of justice. and that has been a concerted effort to reverse some of the effects of the omnibus crime bill and the mandatory minimum sentences, and also with a push towards immigration reform. neither of which jeff sessions has been a fan of. in fact, he is somebody who has been very vocal about the immigration reform movement and also about being opposed to drug minimums, and the justice system. but this is also a person who appears to be respected by his colle