Cecilia Lopez, a student who is the first person from her family to go to college, sees something of herself in the first Hispanic woman to be nominated to the U.S.
Latinos rejoice in Sotomayor nomination
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Sotomayor’s resume, record on notable cases
(CNN) — Here is a look at the resume and record of federal Judge Sonia Sotomayor, whom President Barack Obama has chosen as his nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court.
Why Sotomayor Should Sail to Confirmation
President Barack Obama knows how to avoid a fight — and still do what he thinks is right. The media and conservative activists might be spoiling for a Supreme Court nomination battle, but the choice of Circuit Court Judge Sonia Sotomayor to fill a high court vacancy is a classic Obama decision that makes the chances of political smooth sailing a near lock.
Who is Sonia Sotomayor?
Judge Sonia Sotomayor is touted by supporters as a justice with bipartisan favor and historic appeal.
Obama to name Sotomayor as Supreme Court nominee
President Obama has chosen federal Judge Sonia Sotomayor as his nominee for the U.S.
Paul Slansky’s News Index: This Preposterous Week
Aiken, Clay •Adam Lambert is not enjoyed by, and apparently not because of his ambiguous sexuality Blagojevich, Patti •acceptance by of NBC offer to appear on Costa Rican jungle-based reality show that husband of was unable to appear on due to being under indictment Bush, George W. •shredding of the preposterous endlessly repeated meme that the nation was “kept safe” by, a quintessentially ludicrous claim given that, among other ignominious fiascos, the worst attack on American soil, the destruction of a major American city, and the collapse of the American economy all occurred under the “watch” of •speeches by Obama and Cheney are not seen as essential viewing by carbon dioxide •potential danger of to the environment is pooh-poohed by conservatives because “we breathe” it and “we are made of carbon” Carter, Graydon •Brooke Astor’s question to — “Have you seen Graydon Carter” — is recalled by Cheney, Dick •criticism of torture is dismissed by as “contrived indignation,” “phony moralizing” and “feigned outrage” •”snarling” fear-mongering speech by is pepper-sprayed with repeated references to “danger,” “threat,” “attack” and a Giuliani-esque two dozen-plus mentions of “9/11” Democrats •preternatural spinelessness of euphemisms •use of by Obama “to obscure the debate over national security” is scoffed at by Cheney, whose description of torture as “enhanced interrogation methods” has now been topped by the even less specific “unpleasant things” Gates, Defense Secretary Robert •first name of is gotten wrong time and time and time again gay marriage •replacement of abortion by as hot-button issue in upcoming Supreme Court confirmation hearings Goldberg, Whoopi •Glenn Beck is called a “lying sack of dog mess” by Gordon, Lucy •suicide of Grey, Brad •wife of signs papers finalizing divorce from with a smiley face Jackson, Michael •beginning of comeback tour is, of course, postponed Kennedy, Sen
Obama, Cheney offer competing views on national security
President Obama and former Vice President Dick Cheney offered competing views on how to keep America safe in back-to-back speeches Thursday. Obama said his administration is trying to clean up “a mess” left behind by the Bush administration. He defended his plan to close the Guantanamo Bay detention center in Cuba, his ban on torture, the release of Bush-era interrogation memos and his objection to the release of prisoner photos.
New Hampshire House opposes governor on same-sex marriage
New Hampshire’s move to become the most recent state to legalize same-sex marriage hit a bump Wednesday, after the state House of Representatives failed to agree to changes made by the governor. The House and Senate have approved allowing gay couples to marry. But Gov.
Borger: Obama ignores the ‘rules,’ stirs the pot
In politics, particularly after you’ve arrived at the White House, the rule of thumb is this: retreat from controversy. When it happens, as it inevitably will, try to back off
Commentary: Why Obama should release photos
Justifying his dramatic reversal of the decision to release photos showing abuse of detainees by U.S. soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan, President Obama argued publication would "further inflame anti-American opinion and put our troops in greater danger." (CNN) — Justifying his dramatic reversal of the decision to release photos showing abuse of detainees by U.S. soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan, President Obama argued publication would “further inflame anti-American opinion and put our troops in greater danger.” In fact, world opinion, particularly that of Muslims, would likely view the release of these horror images as representing a rupture for the better in American politics and foreign policy.