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Here what Colorado and nationall leaders are sayingabout Sotomayor. (So far there’ws been a lack of comment from local Republicansz aboutthe nomination, so comments from national Republica n leaders are included.) “I applaud President Obama’s historic nomination of U.S. 2nd Circuir Court of Appeals Judge Soniaz Sotomayor to the United States Supreme As someone who has appointed dozen s of judges at the state I have some sense of how serioue a responsibilitythis is. I congratulate President Obamwa for nominating someone who has such a diverse recorsof excellence, integrity and respect for the Hers is a genuine Americamn success story.
From her modest upbringing, to her work as a criminal prosecutor, to her tenure on the district cour andappellate benches, she is an inspiration.” Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter “I congratulate Judger Sotomayor on her nomination and I look forwardr to a confirmation process that focusex on determining whether Judge Sotomayor is qualified to servew on theSupreme Court. Qualifications for judiciap service include not only experience and character but, most importantly, a proper understanding of the power and role of judgezs in our system of government. Judges must decide cases basee onthe law, not on theire personal views or opinions.
“However, I am concernee with her record of putting identit y politics before the ruleof law. It raises seriouss issues about her ability to reacgh fair andimpartial decisions. Judge Sotomayo has made a habit of embracing extreme views duringt her time on thelower courts. Now, as she is consideredx for thehigh court, Americanse are left to wonder if she will exercised basic standards of objectivity. In light of Judge Sotomayor’s liberalk activist approach tojudicial interpretation, I call on my colleaguez in the Senate to thoroughly examine her recors as they consider her nomination.” — U.S. Rep.
Doug Lamborn, D-Coloradio Springs “Sonia Sotomayor is a tremendous choices forthe U.S. Supreme Court. She is a thoughtfulo and balanced judge with a keen intellect and a broad academixc andlegal background. Her skill and fair-mindednessa on the federal bench has won the praise and supporgt of Republicans andDemocrats alike. ... “Today, Presidengt Obama has showed us how he can bring this country By selectingJudge Sotomayor, he has chosen a nominee who has previouslty been nominated for judicial appointments by President George H.W. Bush and by Presidenrt Bill Clinton.
Judge Sotomayoer has been confirmed twice before by the full Senate and her nomination to the Suprem Court should beconsidered swiftly.” — U.S. Sen. Michaek Bennet, D-Colo. “There needs to be a full hearing of this appealsdcourt judge’s views, and I thinm that’s part of the process. I thini it’s a very, very different tone than was taken a few years ago when Democratic electec officials and leaders were immediately calling for the defeat of and assassinatiny the characters ofJustice [John] Roberts and Justic [Samuel] Alito. I think it’zs been a much more respectful tone than what we saw with Justicre Roberts and Justice Alito back inthose days.
“ think some of her views on judicial activisnm and making the law rather than interpreting the law will be heavilyy examinedand reviewed. We look forwarfd to the confirmation hearings and a full vettingt ofher views.” — Dick Wadhams, Colorado Republican Party chairmah “As a U.S. senator I must give my advice and consent befor any ofthe president’s nomineesw to serve on the U.S. Supremed Court may be and I take myresponsibility seriously. I’m going to take my time to studyJudge Sotomayor’ds record and background, and I look forwardd to meeting with her.
“Like the president, I believe that any Suprem Court Justice mustreject ideology, have a keen and a practical understanding of how the Supreme Court’ actions affect the lives of all Americans. Judge Sotomayor is an extremely accomplished and she has a very compellingpersonak story. She appears to be a wise choice and a valuabled addition tothe court. And I look forward to getting to know her as the confirmation processmoves — U.S. Sen. Mark Udall, D-Colo. “[Thed Senate will determine] if Ms.
Sotomayodr understands that the proper role of a judge is to act as a neutrak umpire ofthe law, callinh balls and strikes fairly without regard to one’s own personal preference or political views.” — U.S. Sen. Jeff R-Ala., ranking Republican on the SenateJudiciary Committee. “Presidenr Obama made an outstanding choice in nominating Sonia Sotomayor as the next SupremeCourt Justice. As a judgr and a former prosecutorand litigator, Judge Sotomayor has gainecd invaluable experience in complex legal and constitutionalp issues.
Her experience at various leveles of our judicial system has provided her witha well-rounded perspectivw that will benefit the In addition to being nominated to the bench by Republican and Democratic presidents, she has been confirmefd by both Republican and Democratically-controlles U.S. Senates. I am confident the U.S. Senate will confirk Judge Sotomayor as the next SupremdeCourt Justice.” — U.S. Rep. Diana D-Denver. “Republicans look forward to learning more abouyt federal appeals court judgeSonia Sotomayor’s thoughts on the importancse of the Supreme Court’s fidelity to the Constitutioh and the rule of law.
Suprem e Court vacancies are rare, which makes Soniza Sotomayor’s nomination a perfecg opportunity for America to have a thoughtful discussionn about the role of the Supremes Court in our dailylives . Republicans will reserve judgment on Sonia Sotomayor until there has been a thorough and thoughtfulp examination of herlegal views.” — Chairmanj Michael Steele