Related by context. Frequent words. (Click for all words.) 60 vetting 48 rigorous 48 thorough 47 thorough examination 44 due diligence 44 vetted 43 background checks 41 careful consideration 41 evaluation 40 exhaustive 38 review 38 confirmation hearings 38 confirmation 36 nominees 36 cursory 35 scrutinize 35 rubber stamp 35 process 35 evaluations 35 intense scrutiny 35 selection 35 validation 35 nominating 34 scrutiny 34 winnowing 34 deliberation 34 shortlist 34 Judge Alito 34 transparent 33 consultation 33 deliberative 33 screening 33 qualifications 33 Miers 32 procedure 32 questionnaire 32 thorough inspection 32 scrutinizing 32 extensive 32 secretive 32 selecting 31 recusal 31 judicial nominees 31 above reproach 31 applicants 31 reevaluation 31 prejudge 31 testing 31 psychological evaluation 31 rigorously 31 audit 30 examination 30 interviews 30 approval 30 RFP 30 metal detectors 30 questioning 30 tendering 30 lengthy 30 endorsement 30 nomination 30 nominations 30 hearings 30 perusal 30 blank slate 30 CFIUS 30 analysis 30 interviewing 30 detailed 30 scrutinized 30 steep learning curve 30 grilling 30 housecleaning 30 fingerprinting 30 substantive 29 Judiciary Committee 29 rubber stamping 29 documentation 29 Senate Judiciary Committee 29 random sampling 29 confidentiality agreements 29 clean slate 29 candidates 29 clarifications 29 fishing expedition 29 questionnaires 29 stringent 29 nominee 29 tortuous 29 John Cornyn 29 procedures 29 profiling 29 consultants 29 disclosures 28 dealmaking 28 Judge Sotomayor 28 RFPs 28 ringing endorsement 28 audits 28 briefings 28 credible