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Voting on Sonia Sotomayor

Posted by Tom L. on Friday, July 17, 2009 6:00:00 AM
 

According to the AP:

Sonia Sotomayor's success at her Supreme Court confirmation hearing has some Republicans in a tight spot, with conservative senators forced to weigh the political calculus of voting on the court's first Latina nominee, who also is the first liberal nominee in 15 years.

The underlying politics are dicey for Republicans. They must be careful to keep faith with constituents like National Rifle Association members who oppose her, yet avoid offending the Hispanic voters who represent the fastest-growing segment of the electorate.

Here is a unique idea for the Republican Senators, how about voting on her based on whether you think she is qualified to be a Supreme Court justice.
 
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SCOTUS

Posted by Tom L. on Wednesday, May 27, 2009 4:52:20 PM
 

A newsflash for Republicans and conservatives: The American people elected a liberal Democratic president and a liberal Democratic congress.

Big surprise: This liberal Democratic president nominated to the Supreme Court someone who seems to agree with his liberal views.

Second big surprise: The liberal Democratic Senate will confirm someone who agrees with their liberal views.

Get over it!

Oppose the nomination if you believe Judge Sonia Sotomayor is not qualified. (One should note that the Constitution provides no guidelines for qualifications to be a Federal or Supreme Court judge.)

Raise issues, but please do not treat her as the Democrats treated Clarence Thomas (remember their position and yours on his qualifications and experience, or lack thereof).
 
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