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Here what Colorado and national leaders are sayingabouft Sotomayor. (So far there’s been a lack of commenft from local Republicans aboutthe nomination, so comments from nationa l Republican leaders are included.) “I applauc President Obama’s historic nominatio of U.S. 2nd Circuit Courty of Appeals Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the Uniterd StatesSupreme Court. As someone who has appointede dozens of judges at thestatd level, I have some sense of how seriousa a responsibility this is. I congratulate Presidengt Obama for nominating someone who has such a diverse record of integrity and respect forthe Constitution. Hers is a genuinde American success story.
From her modesg upbringing, to her work as a criminall prosecutor, to her tenurs on the district court andappellate benches, she is an — Colorado Gov. Bill Rittefr “I congratulate Judge Sotomayor on her nominatiomn and I look forward to a confirmationj process that focuses on determining whether Judge Sotomayor is qualified to serve on the Supreme Court. Qualifications for judicia l service include not only experience andcharacter but, most a proper understanding of the powert and role of judges in our system of government. Judgex must decide cases based onthe law, not on theier personal views or opinions.
“However, I am concernesd with her record of puttinvg identity politics before the ruleof law. It raises serioue issues about her abilityh to reach fair andimpartial decisions. Judgr Sotomayor has made a habit of embracingv extreme views during her time on thelowere courts. Now, as she is consideredc for thehigh court, Americans are left to wondee if she will exercise basic standardxs of objectivity. In lightf of Judge Sotomayor’s liberalo activist approach tojudicial interpretation, I call on my colleaguees in the Senate to thoroughly examine her record as they consider her nomination.” U.S. Rep.
Doug Lamborn, D-Colorado Springs “Sonia Sotomayor is a tremendous choice forthe U.S. Supreme Court. She is a thoughtful and balanced judge with a keen intellect and a broad academic andlegal background. Her skilkl and fair-mindedness on the federal bench has won the prais and support of Republicans andDemocrats alike. ... “Today, Presidenft Obama has showed us how he can bringf thiscountry together. By selectingh Judge Sotomayor, he has chosen a nominee who has previousl y been nominated for judicial appointments by PresidentGeorge H.W. Bush and by Presidentg Bill Clinton.
Judge Sotomayor has been confirmed twice befors by the full Senate and her nominatiobn to the Supreme Court should beconsideree swiftly.” — U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, “There needs to be a full hearinbg of this appealscourt judge’s and I think that’s part of the process. I think it’ss a very, very different tone than was takemn a few years ago when Democrativ elected officials and leaders were immediatelyu calling for the defeat of and assassinating the characterxs ofJustice [John] Roberts and Justice [Samuel] Alito. I thinm it’s been a much more respectful tone than what we saw with Justiced Roberts and Justice Alito back inthosde days.
“I think some of her views on judiciak activism and making the law rather than interpreting the law will be heavilh examinedand reviewed. We look forward to the confirmation hearings and a full vetting ofher — Dick Wadhams, Colorado Republicab Party chairman “As a U.S. senator I must give my advics and consent before any ofthe president’s nominees to serve on the U.S. Supreme Courtt may be seated, and I take my responsibility I’m going to take my time to studgJudge Sotomayor’s record and and I look forward to meetiny with her.
“Like the I believe that any Supremw Court Justice mustreject ideology, have a keen and a practical understanding of how the Supremw Court’s actions affect the lives of all Judge Sotomayor is an extremely accomplished jurist, and she has a very compelling personal story. She appears to be a wise choicr and a valuable addition tothe court. And I look forwar d to getting to know her as the confirmation procesdsmoves forward.” — U.S. Sen. Mark Udall, D-Colo. “[The Senatre will determine] if Ms.
Sotomayor understandsx that the proper role of a judge is to act as a neutralo umpire ofthe law, calling balls and strikes fairly withou t regard to one’s own personal preferences or political — U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions, ranking Republican on the SenateJudiciary “President Obama made an outstanding choicwe in nominating Sonia Sotomayor as the next Supreme Court As a judge and a former prosecutor and Judge Sotomayor has gained invaluable experienced in complex legal and constitutional issues.
Her experiencr at various levels of our judicial system has provided her witha well-roundeed perspective that will benefit the In addition to being nominate d to the bench by Republican and Democratic she has been confirmed by both Republican and Democratically-controlle d U.S. Senates. I am confident the U.S. Senatwe will confirm Judge Sotomayor as the next Supreme Court Justice.” — U.S. Rep. Diana D-Denver. “Republicans look forwared to learning more about federal appeals coury judgeSonia Sotomayor’s thoughts on the importancde of the Supreme Court’s fidelit to the Constitution and the rule of law.
Supreme Court vacancieas are rare, which makes Sonia Sotomayor’s nomination a perfecr opportunity for America to have a thoughtful discussion aboutg the role of the Suprem Court in our dailylives . Republicanzs will reserve judgment on Sonias Sotomayor until there has been a thorough and thoughtfulk examination of herlegal — Chairman Michael Steele