feel t fill the void they would like to see filled? >> no one can replace justice stephens because he is a singular person in the history of our country but she will be terrific. and i think progressives should look at her entire background. she comes from new york, from a great, progressive, democratic tradition. and, you know, she's worked for both president clinton and president obama. i think she is very much in keeping with their progressive philosophy. but she is a pragmatist and she has always wanted to talk to people and know what people on the other side feel so she can use that information to fashion a better solution that works for more people. that is one of the things that will be great about her and probably one of the things that attracted the president. >> i think it was on "morning joe" the guest said basically the president selected someone in his own image. >> i think they are very much alike and that is probably what he saw in her.