Jul 1, 2009

Confirming Sonia Sotomayor as a Supreme Court Justice

As I’m sure you’re well aware, because after all, if you’re following me, you’re at least slightly interested in politics (but if you’re following me just to see what I’m wearing click here to get the back story), many Republicans and Conservative activists are planning to do whatever they can to delay the floor vote on Sonia Sotomayor's nomination to the Supreme Court until September or later. They are accusing “the federal judge and President Barack Obama of espousing a view of the judiciary based on empathy that is little more than racial or gender prejudice.” All I have to say to that is, come on, really? You guys still play that card? I thought most people realized it wasn’t even valid in 1972. It’s pretty obvious that the real reason they don’t want her as a Supreme Court Justice is because she has different views than they do. And if anything, what she meant is that she’s not like most federal judges (old, wealthy, Anglo) and can relate to minorities of all walks of life and will bring a more diverse perspective.

Now, I could go on and on about how incredibly wrong they are—but as you’ll find out in my book, stomping and screaming gets you nowhere. So, I’m asking that you take action. Please visit the Facebook Page, Confirming Sonia Sotomayor as a Supreme Court Justice and send a letter to your Senators asking that they support President Obama’s nomination before the August recess.

Also, if you have time, check out this video done by Time—it emphasizes the significance of her nomination.

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