AP: GOP Sens. Cornyn, Hatch to vote against Sotomayor
Posted by Keith Kamisugi | Filed under Confirmation Process, Media Coverage
As reported today by Julie Hirschfeld Davis of the Associated Press:
Republican Sen. John Cornyn, the head of his party’s Senate campaign arm, said Friday he’ll vote against Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor, siding with GOP leaders and conservatives who are lining up against President Barack Obama’s nominee to be the first Hispanic justice.
The Texas Republican acknowledged [...]
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AP: No filibuster, but Sotomayor battle still looms
Posted by Keith Kamisugi | Filed under Filibuster, Media Coverage
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans see little chance of blocking Sonia Sotomayor’s Supreme Court nomination, a key GOP senator conceded Wednesday. But senators and advocacy groups are still girding for this summer’s battle — partly with an eye toward raising money and perhaps preparing for Barack Obama’s next nominee.
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