Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor's Confirmation Process

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Obama & the Supreme Court: Obama Praises Sotomayor, Senate for Tearing Down Barriers

Obama: The country "came yet another step to a more perfect union that we all seek."

The Note: Sotomayor's Success Will Take Time to Measure

Former DOJ official has suggested Sotomayor's effectiveness on the court depends on the relationships she will have with the...

Punch: Obama 'Very Happy' With Senate Vote to Confirm Sotomayor

President says the Senate's action today moves "us yet another step closer to a more perfect union."

The Note: Franken Presides Over Sotomayor Vote

Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., was in the spotlight when the Senate voted to confirm Judge Sonia Sotamayor.

The Note: Retiring GOP Senators Free to Vote for Sotomayor

Voinovich is the ninth Republican to say he'll support Sotomayor – more than enough to guarantee her confirmation later...

The Note: Sen. Byrd to Make Rare Capitol Hill Appearance

The oldest and longest-serving Senator, is expected to appear on Capitol Hill today to vote on the confirmation of Sonia...

Menendez: GOP Will Suffer 'Consequence in Hispanic Community' by Opposing Sotomayor

The Dems are arguing that the GOP is risking an electoral backlash by opposing the first Hispanic woman nominated to serve on...

The Note: Cornyn Sees No Hispanic Backlash on Sotomayor Vote

Sen. Cornyn argued that the notion that any Republican should base his or her vote on "ethnicity, sex, or race" is...

McCain to Oppose Sotomayor

Sen. John McCain says he will oppose Judge Sotomayor's nomination for the Supreme Court.

Splainin' to Do: Ricky Ricardo Invoked at Sotomayor Hearing?

Sotomayor was hypothetically talking about shooting a sitting US senator. And yes, that senator responded by channeling Ricky...

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George: Sotomayor on Hot Seat

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'Roe' of Roe v. Wade Arrested at Sotomayor Hearings

Norma McCorvey, the plaintiff in the famous Roe v. Wade abortion case, was arrested for disrupting Judge Sonia Sotomayor's...

The Note: Pro-Sotomayor Ads Tie Limbaugh to Republicans

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The Note: Confirmation Hearings to Boost Obama?

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GOP Attacks Sotomayor Questionnaire

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White House Addresses Sotomayor's 'Poor' Word Choice

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