Culver won't rule out naming Supreme Court judges

Posted: 11.15.2010 at 2:50 PM

Iowa Supreme Court building

DES MOINES, IOWA (AP) -- Gov. Chet Culver says if recommendations for new Iowa Supreme Court justices land on his desk before he leaves office, he won't hesitate to fill the three vacancies created by voters.

In an interview with The Associated Press, Culver says he will continue to exercise the powers of his office until Gov.-elect Terry Branstad takes office on Jan. 14.

The same voters who ousted Culver tossed three justices from the Supreme Court because of their role in striking down a state law banning same-sex marriage.

Culver says he's unsure of his future but plans to be involved in public policy, either in renewable energy or education and he didn't rule out a run for public office.

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