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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MALDEF: ‘Witness to History’
Posted by Keith Kamisugi | Filed under Confirmation Process
From Henry Solano at MALDEF: When Judge Sotomayor took the oath yesterday it was the culmination of a lifetime of hard work, dedication, and achievement in an already remarkable life and career. What is new is the hope and aspiration of Latinos across the country coming together in support of Judge Sotomayor’s confirmation.
Make no mistake. [...]
Tags: henry solano, Jenny Rivera, latino, maldef, Senator Arlen Specter, Senator Lindsay Graham, senator patrick leahy, sotomayor for justice
