WASHINGTON (AP) - Former federal judge Michael Mukasey, picked by President Bush to replace Alberto Gonzales as attorney general, appears unlikely to face a bruising confirmation battle in the Democratic-controlled Senate.

Mukasey handled high-profile terrorism cases as chief judge of the federal courthouse in Manhattan for six years. His selection was to be announced by Bush at midday Monday in a Rose Garden ceremony.

Mukasey, 66, currently serves as a judicial adviser to GOP presidential hopeful Rudy Giuliani.

Myway

What are everyone’s thoughts on this nomination? All I know about the guy is what I read today. There seems to be mixed feelings on him. Some notable conservatives are fine with the choice. On the other hand, he seems to have gotten a lot of praise from left wing groups and extremist left wing politicians like Chuck Schumer (D-NY). Based on what I have read I am satisfied with the choice thus far.