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Sotomayor's decision on firefighters may be overruled by Supreme Court - Los Angeles Times
Sotomayor's decision on firefighters may be overruled by Supreme Court - Los Angeles Times
Reporting from Washington -- In a decision that could fuel controversy over Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor, the high court this month is expected to overrule one of her key appellate court rulings. Sotomayor was part of a three-judge panel that, in a two-paragraph opinion, rejected an ...
'Blog Entry' Sparks Furor Over Sotomayor
npr.org — David Folkenflik Weekend Edition Sunday , May 31, 2009 When federal appeals court Judge Sonia Sotomayor emerged... as a leading candidate to be named to the U.S. Supreme Court this spring, one Web article above all drove debate about her merits. The ... (more) 'Blog Entry' Sparks Furor Over Sotomayor
Obama defends Sotomayor: "I'm sure she would have restated it."
althouse.blogspot.com — Well, of course, she would have restated it if she'd thought, when she said it, that it... would be used by opponents of her Supreme Court nomination the way it's being used today. But that's why the original quotation is so interesting and deserving of ... (more) Obama defends Sotomayor: "I'm sure she would have ...
Republicans will make race an issue in Sotomayor confirmation - Los Angeles Times
latimes.com — Reporting from Washington -- Since the introduction last week of Sonia Sotomayor, Republican senators wary of attacking... the first Latino Supreme Court nominee have criticized fellow conservatives who have branded her a "racist" and even predicted a ... (more) Republicans will make race an issue in Sotomayor ...
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"Firefighter case may keep Sotomayor in hot seat; How she viewed 'reverse bias' has critics' attention"
How Appealing — ... Today in The Los Angeles Times, David G. Savage reports that "Sotomayor's decision on firefighters may be overruled by Supreme Court; The high court nominee was part of a panel that rejected an appeal by white firefighters in New Haven, Conn., who said they were victims of discrimination." ...

Sotomayor’s New Haven Firefighters Decision Expected To Be Overturned
Pirate's Cove — While the MSM have generally remained in the “aw, isn’t she adorable?” and “the GOP is being mean to her” modes, it appears as if Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor’s record of overturned rulings by the same court she aspires to may grow from the previous 60%. Sotomayor’s decision on firefighters may be overruled by Supreme Court In a decision that could fuel controversy over Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor, the high court this month is expected to overrule one of her key appellate ...

Sotomayor’s New Haven Firefighters Decision Expected To Be Overturned
Stop The ACLU — ... . Sotomayor’s decision on firefighters may be overruled by Supreme Court In a decision that could fuel controversy over Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor, the high court this month is expected to overrule one of her key appellate court rulings. Sotomayor was part of a three-judge panel that, in a two-paragraph opinion, rejected an appeal by white firefighters from New Haven., Conn., who contended that they were victims of racial discrimination when they were denied promotions. They had scored well on a test, but the city decided against using the scores because it feared ...

Sotomayor's New Haven Firefighters Decision Expected To Be Overturned
Right Wing News — ... . Sotomayor's decision on firefighters may be overruled by Supreme Court In a decision that could fuel controversy over Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor, the high court this month is expected to overrule one of her key appellate court rulings. Sotomayor was part of a three-judge panel that, in a two-paragraph opinion, rejected an appeal by white firefighters from New Haven., Conn., who contended that they were victims of racial discrimination when they were denied promotions. They had scored well on a test, but the city decided against using the scores because it feared ...

The Context Of Sotomayor’s “Wise Latina” Statement…Still Looks Like Crap
Flopping Aces — ... is at the head of the table. Some lefties are arguing that Alito said the same thing here: Which is completely invalid since he doesn’t say what Sotomayor said, he never said he would be MORE qualified due to his life experiences. Just that it impacts his rulings somewhat. Now, to add something to my post yesterday on Sotomayor’s Ricci decision, the LA Times believes the case will be overturned: In a decision that could fuel controversy over Supreme ...

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Newt Gingrich Doubles Down On Sotomayor Racism Charge
swampland.blogs.time.com 5/29/2009 — Newt Gingrich grabbed cable news chatter all week after Twittering that Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor was a "Latina woman racist." The ensuing controversy has not moderated his opposition. Today, Renewing American Leadership, a 501(c)3 ...