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Priscilla Owen

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The Resume

    (October 4, 1954- )
    Born in Collegeport, Texas
    Justice on the Texas Supreme Court
    Federal judge for the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
    Named as a potential justice on the United States Supreme Court

Why she might be annoying:

    She favors large corporations against consumers.
    She allowed Enron to avoid paying taxes, actions which were later seen as unconstitutional.
    Even Alberto Gonzales criticized her for ignoring the law and for ‘unconscionable judicial activism.’
    She was nominated by George W. Bush to replace Sandra Day O'Connor , because Bush wanted her replaced with either a woman or a minority.

Why she might not be annoying:

    During college she herded cattle and worked in the rice fields.
    Supporters pointed out that the rulings her detractors were critical of were often unanimous decisions.

Credit: Jack Magic


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 40 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 6 Votes: 83.33% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 17 Votes: 88.24% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 7 Votes: 71.43% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 9 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 17 Votes: 58.82% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 7 Votes: 85.71% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 19 Votes: 57.89% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 19 Votes: 52.63% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 17 Votes: 58.82% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 18 Votes: 77.78% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 26 Votes: 65.38% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 33 Votes: 51.52% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 51 Votes: 66.67% Annoying