Obama nominates Sonia Sotomayor
From Politico.com:
Obama nominates Sonia Sotomayor
President Barack Obama nominated Sonia Sotomayor, a federal appeals court judge in New York, as the first Hispanic to sit on the Supreme Court Monday, calling her “an inspiring woman who I believe will make a great Justice.”
Sotomayor brings “a depth of experience and a breadth of perspective that will be invaluable as a Supreme Court Justice,” Obama said at the White House, with Sotomayor by his side.
Obama has found somebody whose unlikely ascent to power is similar to his own life story. Obama highlighted Sotomayor’s humble roots. She grew up not far from Yankee Stadium in a Bronx Housing project. The daughter of Puerto Rican parents, Sotomayor lost her father at 9 and was largely raised by her mother.
Sotomayor, 54, said growing up in those “modest and challenging circumstances” helped her “respect and respond to the concerns and arguments of all litigants who appear before me, as well as my colleagues on the bench. I strive never to forget the real world consequences of my decisions on individuals, businesses and government.”
“It is a daunting feeling to be here,” Sotomayor said after introducing her mother, Celina, and other relatives in emotional terms. “I am an ordinary person who has been blessed with extraordinary opportunities and experiences. Today is one of those experiences.”
Read more: "Obama nominates Sonia Sotomayor - Mike Allen and Jonathan Martin - POLITICO.com" - http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0509/22962.html#ixzz0GdKUFTPd&...
Obama nominates Sonia Sotomayor
President Barack Obama nominated Sonia Sotomayor, a federal appeals court judge in New York, as the first Hispanic to sit on the Supreme Court Monday, calling her “an inspiring woman who I believe will make a great Justice.”
Sotomayor brings “a depth of experience and a breadth of perspective that will be invaluable as a Supreme Court Justice,” Obama said at the White House, with Sotomayor by his side.
Obama has found somebody whose unlikely ascent to power is similar to his own life story. Obama highlighted Sotomayor’s humble roots. She grew up not far from Yankee Stadium in a Bronx Housing project. The daughter of Puerto Rican parents, Sotomayor lost her father at 9 and was largely raised by her mother.
Sotomayor, 54, said growing up in those “modest and challenging circumstances” helped her “respect and respond to the concerns and arguments of all litigants who appear before me, as well as my colleagues on the bench. I strive never to forget the real world consequences of my decisions on individuals, businesses and government.”
“It is a daunting feeling to be here,” Sotomayor said after introducing her mother, Celina, and other relatives in emotional terms. “I am an ordinary person who has been blessed with extraordinary opportunities and experiences. Today is one of those experiences.”
Read more: "Obama nominates Sonia Sotomayor - Mike Allen and Jonathan Martin - POLITICO.com" - http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0509/22962.html#ixzz0GdKUFTPd&...
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Permalink Reply by Carrie_in_TN on -
It is completely fabulous...hope she has a long and happy run....and how great that her hard-working mami got some major kudos and praise for a job well done!
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Permalink Reply by Rene Mendez on -
I wish her the best
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Permalink Reply by czerc1 on -
It's an absurd accusation from the Republican party that President Obama picks the Honorable Sonia Sotomayor simply because she is a woman of color. This is yet another reason why the GOP is "fuera de moda" in today's political, social and economic environments. Intelligent individuals take the time to study and question Sotomayor's track record, qualifications and her stance on how she approaches the interpretation of the our constitution. Am I the only one pissed off here????
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Permalink Reply by Matt Reyes on -
I've seen too much focus on her ethnicity rather than her gender. And, even moreso, her qualifications. This should get interesting.
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