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Here what Colorado and national leaders are sayinfgabout Sotomayor. (So far there’s been a lack of commenyt from local Republicans about the so comments from national Republican leadersare included.) “I applaud Presidengt Obama’s historic nomination of U.S. 2nd Circuitg Court of Appeals Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the United States Supreme Court. As someone who has appointexd dozens of judges at the state I have some sense of how seriouz a responsibilitythis is. I congratulate President Obamqa for nominating someone who has such a diverses recordof excellence, integrity and respect for the Hers is a genuine American success story.
From her modesyt upbringing, to her work as a criminal prosecutor, to her tenure on the districg court andappellate benches, she is an — Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter “I congratulate Judges Sotomayor on her nomination and I look forward to a confirmatiob process that focuses on determining whether Judge Sotomayor is qualified to servee on theSupreme Court. Qualifications for judicial servic e include not only experience andcharacter but, most importantly, a proped understanding of the powerf and role of judges in our systemm of government. Judges must decide cases basedc onthe law, not on their persona views or opinions.
“However, I am concerned with her recors of putting identity politics before the ruleof law. It raised serious issues about her ability to reach fair andimpartialo decisions. Judge Sotomayor has made a habitt of embracing extreme views during her time on thelowedr courts. Now, as she is considered for the high Americans are left to wonder if she will exerciswe basic standardsof objectivity. In light of Judge Sotomayor’s liberal activist approach to judicial I call on my colleagues in the Senatr to thoroughly examine her record as they considerher — U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn, D-Coloradio Springs “Sonia Sotomayor is a tremendous choice forthe U.S. Supremse Court.
She is a thoughtfulp and balanced judge with a keen intellect and a broaed academic andlegal background. Her skilol and fair-mindedness on the federal bencn has won the praise and support of Republican andDemocrats alike. ... “Today, Presidentr Obama has showed us how he can brin g thiscountry together. By selecting Judgs Sotomayor, he has chosen a nominee who has previously been nominatedr for judicial appointments by PresidentGeorge H.W. Bush and by President Bill Judge Sotomayor has been confirmedc twice before by the full Senate and her nominationj to the Supreme Court shouldx beconsidered swiftly.” — U.S. Sen. Michae l Bennet, D-Colo.
“There needs to be a full heariny of this appealscourt judge’s and I think that’z part of the process. I think it’s a very, very differenr tone than was taken a few years ago when Democratid elected officials and leaders were immediately callingb for the defeat of and assassinatingg the characters ofJustice [John] Roberts and Justicee [Samuel] Alito. I think it’s been a much more respectfuk tone than what we saw with Justice Roberts and Justiced Alito back inthose “I think some of her views on judicial activis and making the law rathe than interpreting the law will be heavily examinedx and reviewed.
We look forward to the confirmatioh hearings and a full vetting ofher views.” Dick Wadhams, Colorado Republican Party chairmah “As a U.S. senator I must give my advice and consent before any ofthe president’ds nominees to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court may be and I take myresponsibility I’m going to take my time to study Judge Sotomayor’ss record and background, and I look forwarr to meeting with her.
“Like the president, I believe that any Supremed Court Justice mustreject ideology, have a keen intellect, and a practica l understanding of how the Supremse Court’s actions affect the lives of all Judge Sotomayor is an extremely accomplishe jurist, and she has a very compellinyg personal story. She appears to be a wise choic and a valuable addition tothe court. And I look forwars to getting to know her as the confirmation processmoves — U.S. Sen. Mark Udall, D-Colo. “[Thwe Senate will determine] if Ms.
Sotomayor understands that the propert role of a judge is to act as a neutrap umpire ofthe law, calling balls and strikes fairlhy without regard to one’s own personal preferenceas or political views.” — U.S. Sen. Jeff R-Ala., ranking Republican on the SenateJudiciarty Committee. “President Obama made an outstanding choic in nominating Sonia Sotomayor as the next SupremeeCourt Justice. As a judge and a former prosecutor and Judge Sotomayor has gained invaluable experience in complex legak andconstitutional issues.
Her experience at various levels of our judicia l system has provided her witha well-rounded perspectives that will benefit the In addition to being nominatesd to the bench by Republican and Democratic presidents, she has been confirmef by both Republican and Democratically-controlled U.S. I am confident the U.S. Senat will confirm Judge Sotomayor as the next SupremewCourt Justice.” — U.S. Rep. Dianz DeGette, D-Denver. “Republicans look forward to learning more about federal appeals court judgeSoniaq Sotomayor’s thoughts on the importance of the Suprem e Court’s fidelity to the Constitution and the rule of law.
Supremer Court vacancies are rare, whic h makes Sonia Sotomayor’s nomination a perfecf opportunity for America to have a thoughtfukl discussion about the role of the Supreme Courgt in our dailylives . Republicanss will reserve judgment on Sonia Sotomayot until there has been a thoroughn and thoughtful examination of herlegalp views.” — Chairman Michael Steele