I have already made my decision based on much research and study of Sotomayor’s background. How knowledgeable are you on this potential lifetime Supreme Court nominee by our Commander in Thief?
Here is some weekend browsing for those wishing to learn more. You needn’t wait until the actual confirmation hearings begin on Monday. All the answers to the following questions can be found on-line in articles, bios and court opinions. What will be interesting during the hearings is if she actually stands by all her affirmations thus far or will she slickly try to divert as to get confirmed, then do a 180 as her appointee has done since moving into the white house.
Daily Questions for Judge Sotomayor
Confirmation hearings for Judge Sonia Sotomayor are scheduled to begin on July 13th. Senator Cornyn is committed to giving her record a full and fair review. In an effort to ensure a transparent, comprehensive examination of her extensive record, Senator Cornyn, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and a former Texas Supreme Court Justice, will pose a daily question raised by her record and her judicial opinions.
Question 4: What is the role of statutory text in statutory interpretation?
Question 5: Are there any limits to the power of Congress under Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution?
Question 9: Are judges supposed to update the law to reflect changing social policy?
Question 11: How should courts measure the Government’s need to protect the public safety against the threat of terrorism?