AP says it's Sonia Sotomayor.

[jefferson_dem]

AP says it's Sonia Sotomayor, of 2nd Circuit, to replace Souter. Not yet independently confirmed. If true, first Hispanic Justice on Court.

http://twitter.com/cbsandrewcohen

[stray cat]

1. On MSNBC

[ecstatic]

2. Good. Hooray for women, dems, and

Hispanics!

[Nicholas D Wolfwood]

45. How about "hooray for Americans"?

Jesus H. Christ - this should not need to be said.

[ecstatic]

53. The people I mentioned are Americans

who have been underrepresented on the supreme court. But yes, it is a victory for all Americans--that goes without saying.

[Nicholas D Wolfwood]

61. I don't agree at all.

For the simple reason that one of our most compelling arguments for equality and against said underrepresentation is that we need the fullness of our diversity in order to succeed as a modern, just, and thriving society. We need all Americans in the game if we're going to compete in a 21st century, flat-earth society. Not to mention that we need to be inclusive - not exclusive - in our desire to achieve equality, as inclusiveness is supposed to be the entire point in the first place.

So no, I don't believe that it goes merely without saying that it's a victory for all Americans. It really does need to be said.

[Thrill]

3. Republicans are probably really scared now.

.

[Pirate Smile]

4. Ha - I hope everyone is ready for a fight. This should be fun.

:)

Republicans will throw a fit.

[jefferson_dem]

7. Why do they hate intelligent, successful latinas?

:shrug:

[mkultra]

48. the GOP won with Bush in part due to hispanic outreach

fighting this nominee should put them right back where they belong.

[billyoc]

8. Jon Kyl already said they don't have the votes for a fillibuster.

[Pirate Smile]

13. Right - but they are going to throw hissy fits constantly and the media will cover it.

Hopefully they will continue to alienate woman and Hispanics with their antics.

[babylonsister]

26. They'd throw hissy fits regardless of who was nominated.

That's all they know how to do, it seems.

[nxylas]

41. Check out this response from the National Review

It reads like they had their template already prepared and that all they had to do was fill in the name and relevant pronouns (he/she etc.)

http://bench.nationalreview.com/post/?q=OTU0NGI5MTFjYWI0MWQ2ZGFlMWY5NjBjMzY2YWQyZTI=

[babylonsister]

43. I'm sure they did. That's part of their job description: obstruction. nt

[CreekDog]

34. They'll have to go for some "moderate" Democrats like Ben Nelson

Nelson has taken the principled stand that Bush's supreme court picks should not be filibustered and in keeping with that principle he has stated that Obama's pick may be filibustered.

:eyes:

[jefferson_dem]

5. CBS confirms...

[TimesSquareCowboy]

6. LOL So does wikipedia already!

[jefferson_dem]

10. Then let's make it official.

:hi:

[tilsammans]

9. Confirmed now on NBC n/t

[ChoralScholar]

11. I just heard on NPR as well.

[nomaco-10]

12. She's gonna be great. I know this how...

FUX NEWS is apoplectic. :toast:

She's a trying to quit, smoking diabetic. I love her already.

[high density]

14. "Kerry picks Gephardt!!"

[ecstatic]

15. lol nt

[nomaco-10]

17. FUX morning crew has woke up Gretta, the....

PUMA extraorinaire. She's "cautious". :eyes:

[karynnj]

30. This seems to have been confirmed and she seems a very good choice

Gephardt, though not exciting, might have actually been a better choice than Edwards. He was the son of a milk man, who chose public service and he likely would have had Senator Kerry's back - something the narcissistic Edwards refused to do for fear it could hurt his image.

[jefferson_dem]

16. FauxAndFiends: "This was a reckless pick...too quick and she's a lefty."

Hey asshats -

[TimesSquareCowboy]

23. Originally appointed to the court by the first Bush, so I can't see that argument gaining traction.

[itsrobert]

18. Wrong side of 50

and from the East Coast. Otherwise, decent pick.

[ecstatic]

19. The good outweighs the bad...and what's wrong with the East coast?

:shrug:

[itsrobert]

22. What's right with it?

Seriously, there's more to America than the East Coast.

[ecstatic]

24. not really...

:P

[TimesSquareCowboy]

25. Well, true - there is California.

[CreekDog]

39. so he's supposed to pick a justice from more than one place?

:crazy:

i like posts that don't go anywhere. :eyes:

[Teaser]

63. my God, What people won't whine over

.

[jefferson_dem]

21. She's also a Type 1 Diabetic...

which I think enhances her appeal.

http://www.diabetesmine.com/2009/05/supreme-court-pick-sotomayor-has-diabetes-deal-or-no-deal.html

[Jennicut]

46. I'm a type 2. Its not easy. She most likely takes insulin every day and tests her blood several

times a day. Most type one's have to take insulin.
I like her a lot and thought she would be the pick.

[MNDemNY]

28. Not so fast...She's a Yankees Fan!

That . alone disqualifies her.

[harun]

29. Yah, I would have rathered non-judge, non-ivy-league.

But we know there is 0 chance of her turning in to a Scalia.

[CreekDog]

40. but it's easier to figure one's record as a justice from their record as a judge

than without that.

[JVS]

62. What's wrong with being from near the Atlantic?

[MoonRiver]

20. Sounds like a good pick.

But I am worried about her health. She's a smoker and diabetic.

[Thrill]

27. That is a concern. But I think she is the right age

.

[MoonRiver]

57. I agree.

Other than the health concern,she's perfect. Can't wait until she's seated and facing off against fat traitor Tony. :D

[CBR]

31. I am happy with the pick nt

[nomaco-10]

32. Here's the spill...

She's a woman. She's hispanic. She'e a moderate. Totally an Obama pic. I just hope she's the right pick.

We shall see.

[Mass]

33. Good choice. Happy he did not cave to the RW and the moderate Dems who did not want her.\nt

[ClarkUSA]

37. Yup, choosing Sotomayor is a real fuck-you to Republicans and DINOs.

Let's see whether Republicans really want to keep turning away Hispanic voters by going after her.

[JayMusgrove]

35. How could Obama choose someone that the conservatives call

"a liberal judicial activist"

What an outrage !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Of the four finalists, this is the one the Repubs will want to go after
I'm loving this!!!!!!!!!

[CBR]

36. One of the most successful things about Obama is how he

challenges the stupidity that plagues our discourse. i.e. muslim, socialist, Wright, Ayers Now, he picks a justice that the GOP and others have already been challenging through YouTube whisper campaigns. He takes their stupid symbolism and throws it in their face.

[JayMusgrove]

55. Yes, that's why I'm so glad Obama is in the White House. He's

destroying the Republican Party without raising a finger.

Simply amazingly talented man we have here.

[Thrill]

38. The Democrats are going to dare them to go after this woman

The Hispanics are watching :)

[jefferson_dem]

42. And, from what i've seen, she is tough as nails...

Which, by the way, adds to her list of valuable qualifications for the court.

Watch her slam that shit back at them if they try during the confirmation hearings.

[babylonsister]

44. That will be fun to watch.

I'm sure she's had to defend herself her entire life, so it's been good practice. Sessions vs. Sotomayor? I say no contest. ;)

[Thrill]

47. MSNBC saying Obama was blown away by her interview

and just enjoyed reading her opinions

[mvd]

49. Sounds good to me

People say she's a moderate, but I have never seen any evidence of that. Why do they say it? She could go left on the Court anyway.

[MoonRiver]

58. Let them say it (and I don't think she is).

But that meme may help her get confirmed.

[Bankhead_ATL]

50. I am ok with her but ......something about her is just nagging me.

[JamesA1102]

51. Great choice Mr. President!!!

This is the perfect pick. She's a liberal. She's a woman. She's a Hispanic. And most importantly she's a Yankees fan!!!

Go Sonia!!!!

[TeamJordan23]

52. She is a moderate replacing a liberal. Court just got more right leaning IMO. nm

[phleshdef]

56. Souter was accused of being a right winger when he was appointed.

There isn't any reason to be alarmed by anything in her record from what I can see.

This whole right/left nonsense is really getting old.

[stray cat]

59. She is replacing David Souter - appears at worst to be an even swap

[BeyondGeography]

54. Yes...Cuz the Court can use a little Bronx perspective

Yes it can.

[Beacool]

60. Congratulations to Ms. Sotomayor!!

Hopefully she doesn't get torn to shreds by the Repugs. They are already salivating at the chance to pounce on her.

:(