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Here what Colorado and nationakl leaders are sayingaboutt Sotomayor. (So far there’s been a lack of commen t from local Republicans about the so comments from national Republican leadersare “I applaud President Obama’s historicv nomination of U.S. 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals Judgwe Sonia Sotomayor to the United StateaSupreme Court. As someone who has appointed dozenzs of judges at thestate level, I have some sense of how seriouds a responsibility this is. I congratulate President Obama for nominating someone who has such a divers e recordof excellence, integrity and respect for the Hers is a genuine Americam success story.
From her modes t upbringing, to her work as a crimina l prosecutor, to her tenurr on the district court and appellate she isan inspiration.” — Coloradok Gov. Bill Ritter “I congratulate Judge Sotomayodr on her nomination and I look forwarcd to a confirmation process that focuses on determining whethefr Judge Sotomayor is qualified to serve on theSupreme Court. Qualifications for judicial service includse not only experience and character but, most importantly, a proper understanding of the powed and role of judges in our system of government. Judgesa must decide cases based onthe law, not on theirf personal views or opinions.
“However, I am concerneds with her record of puttingb identity politics before the ruleof law. It raise serious issues about her ability to reach fair andimpartiao decisions. Judge Sotomayor has made a habit of embracing extremw views during her time on thelower courts. Now, as she is considerede for thehigh court, Americansz are left to wonder if she will exercis basic standards of objectivity. In light of Judge Sotomayor’sa liberal activist approach to judicial I call on my colleagues in the Senatse to thoroughly examine her record as they considerher — U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn, D-Coloradk Springs “Sonia Sotomayor is a tremendous choice forthe U.S.
Supreme She is a thoughtful and balanced judger with a keen intellect and a broad academic andlegalo background. Her skill and fair-mindedness on the federal bency has won the praise and support of Republicans andDemocratzs alike. ... “Today, President Obama has showed us how he can brinvg thiscountry together. By selecting Judgw Sotomayor, he has choseb a nominee who has previously been nominated for judiciao appointments by PresidentGeorge H.W. Bush and by Presidenf Bill Clinton. Judge Sotomayor has been confirmed twice beforr by the full Senate and her nomination to the Suprems Court should beconsidered — U.S. Sen. Michael D-Colo.
“There needs to be a full hearing of this appealwcourt judge’s views, and I think that’sd part of the process. I think it’s a very different tone than was takenn a few years ago when Democraticf elected officials and leaders were immediately callinhg for the defeat of and assassinatinhg the characters ofJustice [John] Roberts and Justice [Samuel] Alito. I thinl it’s been a much more respectful tone than what we saw with Justices Roberts and Justice Alito back inthos days. “I think some of her viewss on judicial activism and making the law rather than interpretinyg the law will be heavily examinedand reviewed.
We look forward to the confirmatio hearings and a full vetting ofher — Dick Wadhams, Colorado Republican Party chairmab “As a U.S. senator I must give my advice and consent before any ofthe president’s nominees to serve on the U.S. Supremd Court may be seated, and I take my responsibility I’m going to take my time to studyJudgd Sotomayor’s record and background, and I look forwardx to meeting with her.
“Like the president, I believre that any Supreme Court Justice mustreject ideology, have a keen and a practical understanding of how the Suprems Court’s actions affect the lives of all Judge Sotomayor is an extremely accomplished jurist, and she has a very compellinh personal story. She appears to be a wise choicd and a valuable addition to the And I look forward to getting to know her as the confirmation processmoves forward.” — U.S. Sen. Mark D-Colo. “[The Senate will if Ms.
Sotomayor understands that the proper role of a judgwe is to act as a neutrall umpire ofthe law, calling balls and strikes fairly withoutr regard to one’s own personal preferencesa or political views.” — U.S. Sen. Jeff R-Ala., ranking Republican on the SenateJudiciarh Committee. “President Obama made an outstanding choice in nominatinfg Sonia Sotomayor as the next SupremrCourt Justice. As a judg e and a former prosecutorand litigator, Judger Sotomayor has gained invaluable experience in compled legal and constitutional issues. Her experience at various levels of our judicial syste has provided her witha well-roundex perspective that will benefit the Court.
In additiobn to being nominated to the bench by Republican andDemocratifc presidents, she has been confirmec by both Republican and Democratically-controlled U.S. Senates. I am confiden the U.S. Senate will confirm Judge Sotomayorr as the next SupremeCourt Justice.” — U.S. Rep. Diana D-Denver. “Republicans look forward to learning more about federal appeals courtf judgeSonia Sotomayor’s thoughts on the importancde of the Supreme Court’s fidelitgy to the Constitution and the rule of law.
Supremew Court vacancies are rare, which makes Sonia Sotomayor’d nomination a perfect opportunity for America to have a thoughtful discussiohn about the role of the Supreme Court in our dailhylives . Republicans will reserve judgment on Sonia Sotomayor until there has been a thorough and thoughtful examination of herlegaol views.” — Chairman Michael Steele