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Lugar is smart! He is playing this like a TYPICAL politician. Everyone and his brother knows what assigning this post to a minority woman means, that minority is going to vote for the party of the assigner. In this case, President Obama and the democrats. The Hispanic vote could be ALL LOCKED UP for the 2010 and 2012 elections. Lugar is jumping on the populace bandwagon, something he did in last year's election year, showing his constituents that he can be bi-partisan. He hails from a state that went blue! Do the math folks.

I am having a ball watching the republicans squirm. They are being beat at their own game but the democrats are playing the game better than they did. They are not calling their political competitors terrorist sympathizers, anti-American or saying they live in the "anti-American" parts of the country (Sarah Palin). No, they are doing it by being accepting of people's differences. Enough said.

Wow,another smart republican.This could be contagious.Not

"Republicans are the Taliban"??? Just that name screams of hate. Please tell me where you work at so I will not send business your way. Most of the name calling here sounds racist in the first place. If you replace "liberal/democrat" or "conservative/republican" with any Minority name, it sounds the same. Hate is hate. I think I will start asking every store I visit whether they server Republicans because I guess my money isn't wanted there based on the comments. She has had an easy hearing compared to many appointments because the minority party just uses it as an opportunity to be ugly.

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The problem with Sotomayor is what she believes inside, we have seen a brief glimpse of those race and gender biased beliefs revealed in her speeches and in her activist roles in special interest organizations.
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She can believe whatever she wants to believe in. You don't think Sessions and Graham believe one thing while trying to porttray something else? Here was a hispanic woman being grilled by all white males on a comment that most Americans could relate to regardless of race. It was ok to say " Puerto Rican commrade" and the "crack cocaine" comment- which very well could have offended minorities, but it was totally ok and acceptable. People have biases, that will never change. As long as it does not get in the way of doing her job, I think Sotomayo will make a good justice.

Senator Lugar is a fairly moderate Republican who does have the views that would be electable for POTUS, not like any of the right wing persons like Huckabee or Palin.

The GOP needs a moderate as a spokesperson, not these ultra-conservatives. I am a firm believer in the two-party system. (By the way, this is coming from a moderate Dem who does vote the other party.)

Well it is refreshing to know that no one requested to see the original of her Birth Certificate. WOW

Yes for political reasons!

Im smarter than her and I did get nominated.

He doesn't represent the Republican train of thought.She is partial to the Mexican population;her views on abortion do not follow the Democratic Party platform.

Mr. Lugar,

Rush Limbaugh Hates You.

You are not a True Republican.

You have sided with Democrats.

Now will come a Barrage of Nonsense Comments from Rush Limbaugh.

Get Ready

Fair is Fair,

When was the last time a President appointed a SCOTUS thats was not a political appointment?

Answer: Never. This isn't the first and it won't be the last. You should only have a problem with it when the judge is unqualified, not when it's someone you don't like.

If she has Lugar's vote, she is as good as confirmed.

There are plenty of Republicans more liberal than Lugar, and if she gets his vote, she can expect plenty of others, as well as just about every Democrat.

I'd put the over-under at 68 votes for Sotomayor. I wonder what Vegas has to say about this?

Everytime Doug, New Jersey comments, my face turns red from embarrassment at the fact that he hails from the same state that I do.

Doug, based on your last comments about Democrats wanting to kill Palin, you have no credibility and your comments merely show that you pick and choose what you want to see and hear.

Please, take the New Jersey off your name. You are an embarrassment and even Republicans on this site agree with me.

Stick to facts, not dribble.

Who cares? The whole GOP is against her – he's likely backing her because the GOP knows they can't stop the appointment, so he probably figured 'I'll play ball.'

Were going to bake him a cake and even invite uncle Steve the real one.Real what?hahaha

I thought that there was another one that had said he/she would have voted for her. It is nice to see that she will get some support from both sides of the isle.

I have always had great respect for Senator Lugar. He is one of the very few Republicans left in my former GOP that votes his conscience, not just party.

His statement shows that Senator Lugar is open-minded and a person who is willing to be fair. Judge Sotomayor did a fabulous job after four days of being grilled by the GOP. She came out smelling like a rose and she deserves to be on the court.

I'd love to send some flowers, but what color do you send to a female justice?

Kudos to Senator Lugar and kudos to Justice Sotomayor.

You have my respect as always, thanks for care for this country. You are a decent politician.

Senator Lugar is a wise man. Those who oppose Sotomayor's confirmation are ignorant of the facts.

Notice liberal Democrats have denied far more mainstream latinos nominated by Bush than Sotomayor.

If Republicans were to use Obama's reasoning for voting against Roberts, they would be chastised by the left and their media lapdogs as racist and partisan.

As it shows, liberal Democrats are the kings of partisanship, hate, and hypocrasy. You would be hard pressed to find just one Democrat in America who has not adopted the very anti-American Democrat double standards that are based off of hate and closed mindedness. Its funny but due to the way almost all Democrats are today, the Republican party is now the party of tolerance and respect for different views and beliefs. It is now the real big tent party in America, that is if you go solely by the facts and truth, two things about as foreign to a liberal Democrat as can be. To find a Democrat that is truthful and goes by the facts is as likely as finding a Manorah in Osama's cave.

Thank you, Senator Lugar!
from an Indiana citizen.

As a former resident of Indiana, I am pleased to see at least ONE Republican with some common sense....Thank You Mr. Lugar.

If this past week showed America anything it has shown that the leaderless GOP is running on scared. The good old boy white club is being dismantled, one brick at a time.

Perhaps the party of do nothing is finally realizing that doing nothing is synonymous with going nowhere?

By forcing themselves into a corner they have no alternative but to resort to rants, tirades, lies, and indignation. Unfortunately for the GOP, America is finally beginning to shake off the lethargy of the past 8 years, and in doing so, demanding answers as to how we as a country got where we are today, and why.

The GOP ran plumb out of answers.

Congratulations to Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor.

I wouldn't be surprised if most Repubs support her confirmation...if they did the research...which they or their aides probably did.....they propbably feel pretty comfortable in supporting her. She is qualified and will do well in this role (lol...you know, one can say..she was born for this role).

I suggest we nominate Rush for the SCOTUS: we've never had an overweight, arrogant, drug-addicted college dropout on the Court, and we desperately need that perspective.

In all seriousness, its encouraging that Lugar has come out in favor of Sotomayor, and Hatch and Graham are leaning that way.

Lugar is obviously a weak spineless putz who has waited until Sotomayor appears to be assured confirmation, before he publicly endorses her ... while completely disregarding the testimony of the two fire fighters, which clearly illustrates the fact that Sotomayor is not capable of interpreting the spirit, intent, and justice of our laws ... which is exactly what a supreme court justice is chosen to do. Choosing Sotomayor is obviously an act of pandering to the hispanic voters for political advantage, and has nothing to do with honesty, fair play, or what's best for the American people !!!

she is very deserving of your support

No surprise, Lugar has been a RINO for a long time now.

Her testimony has been very good, too bad it doesn't always match her historical actions.

Is she qualified to hold the seat? Yes.

Is she the best that was available? No.

Was it a political appointment? Absolutely.

Republicans does show signs of life, get with the program

Dick Lugar , is one of very (FEW) Republicans with (CLASS) he is a positive force, and by the way , gets along very well with President Obama.. He has laid it out very (simple) Judge Sotomayor has shown that ,she has the (QUALIFICATIONS ) to be the (NEXT) Supreme Court Justice. The (GOP) with their (nay-sayers) and grandstanding ,was a (disgrace) those (SENATORS) of the (GOP) should have put up a tent ,outside the hearing and said, Watch us (CLOWN)Dick Lugar is a example, of how their are (SOME) gop leaders ,that are not (MORONS). All of the (negative) Q and A came from , Oklahoma, Alabama, South Carolina, and Arizona does not even (COUNT)..Judge Sotomayor stood the (TEST) and was on (POINT) and made those other (SENATORS) look as (dumb) and (stupid) as they are. Cant wait to read the emails , from that idiotic (FOX FALSE NEWS CROWD) . Senator Lugar .you are (CHANGE) we can believe in..

The confirmation hearings were an embarrassment. The incessant interruptions to her answers; the same question asked over and over ad nauseum; the 'crack cocaine' 'Puerto Rican comrade' remarks. Unbelievable! I hope they were not televised overseas. It was not one of our best moments as a nation.

Opie has the broom and I have my pitchfork ready for those who oppose her,hahaha,and Andy will take their names for further use.

But why won't anyone ask her about that " wise Latina " comment? Has any Republican thought about bringing in litigants she's ruled againt to testify as to how mean she is?? Republicans spit on her for three days then praise her??

So liberal naysayers, take that! Your intense bias is just as sad as the intense bias in the GOP! There is good and bad in BOTH parties. I guess it is so much easier for you to only see the bad in the GOP rather than admit the bad in your party! Politics as usual!

Before the Republicans vote for her they must be soiling their pants.
The Latinos will not vote for them for re-election if they don't vote for her.
COWARDS ONE AND ALL.

You always hear of Republicans crossing party lines to vote on an issue or an appointment. But you never hear of any Democrats doing that. That tells me that Republicans are not one sided. Democrats vote along party lines and that's finale.

The problem with Sotomayor is what she believes inside, we have seen a brief glimpse of those race and gender biased beliefs revealed in her speeches and in her activist roles in special interest organizations. What happens when the Supreme Court succumbs to one ideological view of rule? If you like what is going on in our country where this is happening now with a total Democratic control over House, Senate and Whitehouse then you would love it, at least until you start paying for it. If you believe that our constitution is fairly clear in what it means and you are tired of lawyers manipulating the language to negate the intent of what is morally and ethically right then you will oppose her confirmation. I hope Dick Lugar and all other career politicians get their reward for bringing our Nation to it's knees in 2010!

It is a good thing this story popped up, otherwise, we would have to read all those negative comments (mysteriously deleted) about how the new health care bill will really be paid for by taxing employees for thier employer-provided health insurance. It will be biggest tax increase on the working class in our lifetimes - and you heard it first right here!

How long before Rush says Lugar is not a "real" republican?

Well he was not hard to fool was he?

Considering Indiana allows Gay Marriage.... this comes as no surprise.

Smart man – recognizes accomplishments in another person.

Some people will vote against her because she is a woman, some will vote against her because she is Latina.

Sotomayor is well-qualified and they all know that. Her experience can truely bring different perspective in today's Supreme court.

Nice move! You demonstrate a remarkable ability to deal with reality.

Besides for Colin Powell, Dick Lugar is probably one of the only republicans I have respect for.

Holy crap – has he cleared this with Rush? He could be drummed out of the party for this transgression!

Sotomayor doesn't agree with Gideon v Wainwright that the Bill of Rights applies to the states. She has said the 2nd Amendment doesn't apply to the states.

She does NOT need to be confirmed

Thank YOu Lugar, at least one republican is not going to alienate the hispanic votes. because if the want any chance to get back into power they have to target the hispanic community.

Which after this election was 70 percent voted for Obama. But i doubt with people like rush and newt, the decent repubicans wont be able to over shadow thier voices and lose more seat in the south western states

Alright Dick. I didn't think you had it in you after you got booed off the stage while speaking at my college graduation. Have a nice day!

This shouldn't surprise anyone.

Lugar has always been one of the Republicans who wanted to be taken seriously. I think that the Sotomayor nomination may be the touchstone for that going forward.

If you opposed her, your opposition to future nominees would not be regarded as important.

I predict that other Republicans will follow his lead rather quickly.

"Please re-elect me!" Yep, let's put on the smile and gather the voters.

It's reassuring to know that there's at least one voice of sanity left in the GOP. Good for you, Senator Lugar!

Who cares? They don't need any GOP votes.