The top federal prosecutor for the Eastern District of New York has emerged as a leading contender to replace outgoing U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, according to administration officials, as President Barack Obama considers changes to his cabinet for the final two years of his presidency. Loretta Lynch’s name has risen in the aftermath of broad Republican victories in this week’s midterm elections, results that will likely complicate the confirmation process for the nation’s top law enforcement position. A career prosecutor, Lynch would be a less contentious pick than other rumored prospects, such as Labor Secretary Tom Perez, who...
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