Not a huge surprise: Florida Republican Sen. Mel Martinez says he'll vote to confirm Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court. His "yes" vote could provide some cover to one of the Republicans looking to replace him: Florida Gov. Charlie Crist has refused to say whether he'd back Sotomayor. Former Florida House Speaker Marco Rubio, who also wants Martinez's seat, has said he'd vote against her.
"Given her judicial record, and her testimony this week, it is my determination that Judge Sotomayor is well-qualified to serve as Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court," Martinez said. "Judge Sotomayor is knowledgeable of the law, would be a fair and impartial judge, and seems to have a good understanding of the limited role the judiciary plays in our democracy.
"Judge Sotomayor’s rise to the Supreme Court is testimony to the fact that the American dream continues to be attainable. As an Hispanic American, I take great pride in Judge Sotomayor’s historic achievement. Given her qualifications and testimony this week, I intend to vote in favor of her confirmation."
Am I the only one in this country who see the GOP as a party that is Morally Bankupt?? They were all for a man who screwed up the oth of office to Obama, upon his takig office of the President of the United States! Obama stopped, waited until he got it right! Now he sits on the high court as it's illustrious leader. Roberts was not my choice, but nor was he the choice of MILLIONS of other Americans. I still believe Anita Hill when she expressed her opinion of Thomas, Remember "THE COKE CAN WITH HAIR AROUND IT"
Posted by: Oliver Grill | August 19, 2009 at 10:29 AM