Posted on 08/05/2009 9:39:26 AM PDT by Quaker
Sonia Sotomayor’s nomination to the Supreme Court was a truly historic moment in our nation’s history. As an accomplished jurist who rose from humble roots, she is an inspiration to all who share her Hispanic heritage and all Americans who believe hard work is key to success.
Since that moment, however, I have considered it vital to ensure that the historic nature of her nomination did not interfere with the Senate’s constitutional duty of evaluating it and having a proper debate about the judiciary’s proper function in America. After all, the lifetime nature of her appointment brandishes the post with enduring influence on the nation’s affairs long after the nominating president vacates office. Whereas voters hold senators accountable every six years, this is the nation’s only chance to evaluate Sotomayor before sending her to the Supreme Court for life.
During the recent Judiciary Committee hearings, it became clear that I could not in good conscience support Sotomayor’s confirmation and would vote against it if I were in the Senate today. I reached this conclusion on the basis of a fair and thorough analysis.
Read more: http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0809/25788.html#ixzz0NKLvzFq1
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Love this guy. He is so good. Crist is a RINO with a sun tan.
Kudos to Rubio. Glad to see him have backbone on the SC issue, unlike Toomey.
Sotomayor is a racist. What else needs to be considered?
Rubio is clearly mmisinformed. In our contemporary society, opposing the views, philosophy, decisions, and/or preferences of any ethnic person, of any color or ethnic background, for any reason, no matter how ethical or well-reasoned that reason may be, is now defined as racism. Period.
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