Posts Tagged ‘Gop Senators’

Dealers in neutral as Senate debates `clunkers' – The Associated Press

Tuesday, August 4th, 2009

ABC News
Dealers in neutral as Senate debates `clunkers'
The Associated Press
As dealerships and car shoppers alike wait for the Senate to decide the fate of "cash for clunkers," one question reigns: Deal or no deal? Many dealerships have stopped selling cars and trucks through the program while Washington decides whether to
GOP senators concede on 'Cash for Clunkers'Christian Science Monitor
Still time to trade in your old car for cash?Queens Courier
What happens to those clunkers when they leave the dealership?WTVR
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Crist says he opposes Sotomayor – MiamiHerald.com

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009

Newsday
Crist says he opposes Sotomayor
MiamiHerald.com
After avoiding the question for weeks, Gov. Charlie Crist, who is running for the Senate, said he opposes the confirmation of Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor. BY BETH REINHARD Gov. Charlie Crist, whose embrace of President Barack Obama's stimulus
Committee Vote on Sotomayor Nomination Is DelayedNew York Times
Reader's view: Sotomayor hearings show her fitness to serveDuluth News Tribune
GOP Senators Weigh Backing SotomayorWall Street Journal
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The Supreme Court Kabuki Dance – Wall Street Journal

Sunday, July 19th, 2009

Telegraph.co.uk
The Supreme Court Kabuki Dance
Wall Street Journal
For decades now, the Supreme Court has been sharply and closely divided. On almost every major issue—including the selection of a recent president—liberal and conservative justices have split 5-4 or 6-3. As a consequence, for more
Republicans Are Splitting on Sotomayor ConfirmationNew York Times
Sotomayor wins 3 GOP senators' supportSan Francisco Chronicle
Utah's Bennett plans to vote against SotomayorSalt Lake Tribune
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Senate GOP Chief: Sotomayor Won't get My Vote – WGRZ-TV

Sunday, July 19th, 2009

Telegraph.co.uk
Senate GOP Chief: Sotomayor Won't get My Vote
WGRZ-TV
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate's top Republican says he admires Judge Sonia Sotomayor's personal story but is not going to vote for her confirmation to the Supreme Court. Sen. Mitch McConnell says that he is "a big fan of her career" and biography.
The Supreme Court Kabuki DanceWall Street Journal
Sotomayor wins 3 GOP senators' supportSan Francisco Chronicle
Utah's Bennett plans to vote against SotomayorSalt Lake Tribune
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Sotomayor wins 3 GOP senators' support – San Francisco Chronicle

Sunday, July 19th, 2009

New York Times
Sotomayor wins 3 GOP senators' support
San Francisco Chronicle
Three Senate Republicans endorsed Judge Sonia Sotomayor's nomination to the Supreme Court on Friday, giving increased momentum to securing President Obama's choice a place on the high court by early August. Florida Sen. Mel Martinez, former chairman of
Sotomayor Vote Could Hit Senate Floor By Late JulyWall Street Journal
Utah's Bennett plans to vote against SotomayorSalt Lake Tribune
McConnell, Bunning agree: They'll vote no on SotomayorMiamiHerald.com
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Women on the Verge of the Law: From Anita Hill to Sonia Sotomayor – New York Times

Sunday, July 19th, 2009

guardian.co.uk
Women on the Verge of the Law: From Anita Hill to Sonia Sotomayor
New York Times
A lone woman sits at the witness table, hoping her Yale law degree will help her survive a charged Supreme Court confirmation hearing. She faces a battery of powerful white senators on the Judiciary Committee, a contrast that cannot
Sotomayor's rulings suggest open mind in corporate casesThe Star-Ledger – NJ.com
The Supreme Court Kabuki DanceWall Street Journal
Sotomayor wins 3 GOP senators' supportSan Francisco Chronicle
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Diversity a touchy topic at Sotomayor hearings – Los Angeles Times

Sunday, July 19th, 2009

BBC News
Diversity a touchy topic at Sotomayor hearings
Los Angeles Times
What Sen. Jeff Sessions calls an 'honest discussion' on race, some observers say is an attack on ethnic pride. By James Oliphant and David G. Savage Reporting from Washington — Two months ago, Sonia Sotomayor's Latino heritage was viewed as an
Swaying court may be tougher than confimationThe Associated Press
Sotomayor wins 1st GOP support pledgesBoston Globe
Sotomayor wins 3 GOP senators' supportSan Francisco Chronicle
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Sotomayor is tough judge with breadstick habit, colleagues say – CNN

Friday, July 17th, 2009

guardian.co.uk
Sotomayor is tough judge with breadstick habit, colleagues say
CNN
Editor's Note: This is the last in a five-part series exploring Judge Sonia Sotomayor's background and life with those who know her, revealing the experiences that might shape her views as a Supreme Court justice.
GOP senators weigh options for SotomayorThe Associated Press
GOP Sen. Lugar will back Sotomayor confirmationChicago Tribune
Sotomayor: Sure-footed performancemsnbc.com
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A clear path seen to high court seat – Philadelphia Inquirer

Friday, July 17th, 2009

BBC News
A clear path seen to high court seat
Philadelphia Inquirer
Republicans promised a fast vote on Sonia Sotomayor. Two GOP senators called her record "mainstream." By Julie Hirschfeld Davis Associated Press WASHINGTON – Sonia Sotomayor sped toward confirmation as the nation's first Hispanic Supreme Court justice,
Key Sotomayor ruling scrutinized by GOPMiamiHerald.com
Sotomayor nomination moves onto fast trackSan Francisco Chronicle
Senate Likely to Vote on Sotomayor in AugustNew York Times
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Sotomayor speeds toward Supreme Court confirmation – Boston Globe

Friday, July 17th, 2009

Washington Post
Sotomayor speeds toward Supreme Court confirmation
Boston Globe
AP / July 17, 2009 WASHINGTON – Sonia Sotomayor sped toward confirmation as the nation's first Hispanic Supreme Court justice yesterday, encouraged by Republican promises of a quick vote and cheered on by a Democratic
Four Lawyers Review Sotomayor's PerformanceWall Street Journal
A mechanic in a black robeLos Angeles Times
GOP senators won't block SotomayorMilwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Sen. Cornyn Questions Witnesses at Judge Sotomayor's Confirmation … – Washington Post

Thursday, July 16th, 2009

guardian.co.uk
Sen. Cornyn Questions Witnesses at Judge Sotomayor's Confirmation
Washington Post
CORNYN: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I want to extend my appreciation to each of the witnesses for taking your time and — to be here today. It's very important. These are — as we need to remind ourselves, this is a historic time and appointment,
New Haven firefighters speakUSA Today
GOP senators grill Sotomayor on temperament, high-profile issuesKansas City Star
Why judge drama failed to igniteBBC News
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Sen. Cornyn Questions Witnesses at Judge Sotomayor's Confirmation … – Washington Post

Thursday, July 16th, 2009

guardian.co.uk
Sen. Cornyn Questions Witnesses at Judge Sotomayor's Confirmation
Washington Post
CORNYN: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I want to extend my appreciation to each of the witnesses for taking your time and — to be here today. It's very important. These are — as we need to remind ourselves, this is a historic time and appointment,
New Haven firefighters speakUSA Today
GOP senators grill Sotomayor on temperament, high-profile issuesKansas City Star
Why judge drama failed to igniteBBC News
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Sen. Grassley Questions Judge Sotomayor at Supreme Court … – Washington Post

Thursday, July 16th, 2009

ABC News
Sen. Grassley Questions Judge Sotomayor at Supreme Court
Washington Post
GRASSLEY: Good morning, Justice — Judge Sotomayor. Yesterday, you said you would take a look at Baker v. Nelson, so I ask this question. You said you hadn't read Baker in a long time and would report back. You added that if Baker was precedent,
Sotomayor Faces Sharp Questions on Bias CaseNew York Times
Sotomayor's rulings 'generally in mainstream,' Republican saysCNN International
GOP senators grill Sotomayor on temperament, high-profile issuesMiamiHerald.com
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Sen. Kyl Questioning at Judge Sotomayor Confirmation Hearing – Washington Post

Thursday, July 16th, 2009

guardian.co.uk
Sen. Kyl Questioning at Judge Sotomayor Confirmation Hearing
Washington Post
SEN. JON KYL: Yes, thank you, Mr. Chairman. I'm not sure how long this will take. But, Judge, I think maybe we're, to use the president's analogy that we talked about in my very first question to you, we may be in about the 25th mile of the marathon,
Sotomayor's rulings 'generally in mainstream,' Republican saysCNN International
GOP senators grill Sotomayor on temperament, high-profile issuesMiamiHerald.com
Sotomayor Voices Regrets About 'Wise Latina' RemarksBloomberg
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Sotomayor is grilled on abortion and gun rights – Los Angeles Times

Thursday, July 16th, 2009

guardian.co.uk
Sotomayor is grilled on abortion and gun rights
Los Angeles Times
GOP senators press the Supreme Court nominee for her views on controversial subjects. But Sotomayor avoids engaging with her questioners and sticks to her judicial record. By David G. Savage and James Oliphant Reporting from Washington — Supreme Court
Republicans Fail to Pin Down NomineeWashington Post
Post-Sotomayor Nominations Are at Stake in HearingsNew York Times
Sotomayor sidesteps on abortion, guns in grillingThe Associated Press
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