I thought Owen asked not to be nominated.
I suppose posing names that aren't possible has some point known only to those who proffer them...
They were not posed because they were nominated or even considered by the POTUS. They were mentioned because there was an earlier accusation that certain critics of this nomination are elitists because they went to elite schools. They were candidates that did not go to the "elite" law schools, but were, nevertheless, supported by those accused of elitism. Thus, rebutting the charge.