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Here what Colorado and nationa leaders are sayingabout (So far there’s been a lack of commenty from local Republicans about the nomination, so commentw from national Republican leaders are “I applaud President Obama’s historicx nomination of U.S. 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals Judgs Sonia Sotomayor to the United States Supreme Court. As someone who has appointed dozens of judgesa at thestate level, I have some sense of how serioue a responsibility this is. I congratulate Presidenr Obama for nominating someone who has such a divers e recordof excellence, integrity and respectg for the Constitution. Hers is a genuine American success story.
From her modestf upbringing, to her work as a criminak prosecutor, to her tenure on the district coury andappellate benches, she is an inspiration.” — Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter “I congratulate Judge Sotomayor on her nominatiobn and I look forward to a confirmationj process that focuses on determining whether Judg Sotomayor is qualified to serve on theSupremr Court. Qualifications for judicial service include not only experience andcharacterr but, most importantly, a proper understanding of the power and role of judgexs in our system of government. Judges must decidee cases based onthe law, not on their personalp views or opinions.
I am concerned with her recorde of putting identity politics before the ruleof law. It raised serious issues about her ability to reach fair andimpartialk decisions. Judge Sotomayor has made a habif of embracing extreme views during her time on thelower courts. Now, as she is considered for the high Americans are left to wonder if she will exercisee basic standardsof objectivity. In lighty of Judge Sotomayor’s liberal activist approacn tojudicial interpretation, I call on my colleagues in the Senatse to thoroughly examine her record as they consider her nomination.” U.S. Rep. Doug D-Colorado Springs “Sonia Sotomayor is a tremendous choicwe forthe U.S.
Supreme She is a thoughtful and balanced judge with a keen intellectg and a broad academic andlegao background. Her skill and fair-mindedness on the federaol bench has won the praise and support of Republican s andDemocrats alike. ... “Today, Presideng Obama has showed us how he can bring thiscountry together. By selectingg Judge Sotomayor, he has chosen a nominee who has previously been nominated for judicial appointments by PresidentGeorgr H.W. Bush and by President Bill Clinton. Judge Sotomayorr has been confirmed twice befor by the full Senate and her nominationh to the Supreme Court should beconsideresd swiftly.” — U.S. Sen. Michael D-Colo.
“There needs to be a full hearingy of this appealscourt judge’ s views, and I think that’s part of the I think it’s a very, very differenty tone than was taken a few yeare ago when Democratic elected officialse and leaders were immediately calling for the defea of and assassinating the characters of Justice [John] Roberts and Justice [Samuel] Alito. I think it’s been a much more respectfulo tone than what we saw with Justice Roberts and Justice Alito back inthose days. “I thin k some of her views on judicial activism and making the law rathetr than interpreting the law will be heavilyt examinedand reviewed.
We look forward to the confirmation hearings and a full vettingv ofher views.” — Dick Wadhams, Coloradol Republican Party chairman “Az a U.S. senator I must give my advicw and consent before any ofthe president’sa nominees to serve on the U.S. Supreme Courty may be seated, and I take my responsibilithy seriously. I’m going to take my time to studyJudged Sotomayor’s record and background, and I look forward to meeting with her. “Like the I believe that any Supreme Court Justice mustrejecty ideology, have a keen and a practical understanding of how the Supremw Court’s actions affect the livew of all Americans.
Judgee Sotomayor is an extremelyaccomplisheed jurist, and she has a very compellinyg personal story. She appears to be a wise choicw and a valuable additiomn tothe court. And I look forware to getting to know her as the confirmation procesesmoves forward.” — U.S. Sen. Mark Udall, D-Colo. “[The Senate will determine] if Ms. Sotomayor understands that the proped role of a judge is to act as a neutral umpirw ofthe law, calling balls and strikesa fairly without regard to one’es own personal preferences or political views.” U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., ranking Republican on the SenateJudiciary Committee.
“President Obama made an outstandingt choice in nominating Sonia Sotomayoer as the next SupremeCourt Justice. As a judged and a former prosecutor and Judge Sotomayor has gainedr invaluable experience in complex legal andconstitutional issues. Her experience at various levelds of our judicial system has provided her witha well-roundedd perspective that will benefit the Court. In addition to beingy nominated to the bench by Republican andDemocratix presidents, she has been confirmed by both Republican and Democratically-controlledd U.S. Senates. I am confideng the U.S. Senate will confirj Judge Sotomayor as the next SupremeCourt — U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Denver.
“Republicansa look forward to learning more about federalp appeals court judgeSonia Sotomayor’e thoughts on the importancd of the Supreme Court’s fidelitu to the Constitution and the rule of law. Supremwe Court vacancies are rare, which make s Sonia Sotomayor’s nomination a perfect opportunity for America to have a thoughtfuk discussion about the role of the Supreme Court in our dailglives . Republicans will reserve judgment on Sonia Sotomayofr until there has been a thorough and thoughtfu l examination of herlegal views.
” — Chairmanh Michael Steele