Where Do Conservative Democrats Stand On Sotomayor?
Let’s begin this post with the caveat that Sonia Sotomayor is overwhelmingly likely to be confirmed as the Supreme Court’s next Associate Justice. That said, it’ll still be fun–and possibly educational–to watch those few conservative Democrats (particularly Democrats from states with small Hispanic populations) who often tack right for electoral reasons, or who seem, from time to time, to take great joy in their own obstinance. Here’s what they’ve said so far, in official statements: • Sen. Mark Begich (D-AK): Nothing. • Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT): Nothing. • Sen. Max Baucus (D-MT): Nothing. • Sen. Evan Bayh (D-IN): Nothing. • Sen. Blanch Lincoln (D-AR): Amid a mostly positive statement, “I believe the people of Arkansas and our nation deserve a Supreme Court Justice who is able to interpret and apply the law fairly without political favor or bias.” • Sen. Mark Pryor (D-AR): Judge Sonia Sotomayor has impeccable credentials and an extraordinary American story. It is also critically import
