Nevada’s Gov. Brian Sandoval honored by mention about Supreme Court

WASHINGTON — The prospect of President Barack Obama’s nominating a Republican for the Supreme Court seems a long shot, but there’s been some talk in Washington about Nevada’s GOP governor, Brian Sandoval. Sandoval says he’s honored to have his name mentioned as a potential successor for the late Justice Antonin Scalia, but says he’s heard nothing to think the Democratic president is considering him. Sandoval — a former federal judge who supports abortion