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Congratulations, Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor!! President Obama made an outstanding choice for OUR country!

Another truly great day for America!

Finally!! After following all the process of Sonia Sotomayor's drilling and bashing by the unfortunate politically driven Republican opposition, THE BEST CANDIDATE TO THE SUPREME COURT HAS BEEN VOTED IN!! I could not believe what this unquestionably qualified individual had to go trough, just because of her ethnic AND gender background. You would be a fool to think that the opposition had anything else to do with, regardles of any statements made by her. I wonder how many Senators could stand such blasting if they had to answer to a panel of citizens about their statements and actions during their political career. I am truly ashamed to have voted for my Senator McCain and others who show their true colors and biases with regard to women and minorities. But they could not stop this historical landmark in our country. CONGRATULATIONS TO SONIA SOTOMAYOR!!!!

big deal. Confirmation fittingly announced by that clown Al Franken.

I love all the crazy republicans. Seeing them so unhappy makes my day.

And when we have health care refore (we will, no matter how much you throw a tantrum), I will be on cloud nine. These dirt bags deserve absolute misery through out the rest of their lives for bringin so much misery, death and poverty to so many people around the world.

Congratulations, Justice Sotomayor, you earned it!

May you have many, many years on the court, my wise Latina.

Congatulations Judge Sonia Sotomayor ! Never had a doubt though.
Go Obama !

All I have to say is I am proud that she's another strong and well qualified woman for the job. Good luck to Justice Sotomayor....I would like to see more women on the bench...I mean 50% of those that votes are women! We should be represented accordingyl..

Congratulations Judge. You will do well. Thanks to the nine repugs who voted for her. Nice to know you came to your senses. Going to be some big loses for Repugs when elections come up, bigots, racists, not working for the people who voted for you will get you voted out .

Congratulations, Justice Sotomayor!! That has a lovely ring to it!

Mark Fuhrman should be the next Supreme Court justice appointed.

Hopefully he will have the opportunity to appoint a couple more over the next 8 years. My pride in America is returning a little more every day that the republican machine is dealt another blow. At this point anything they say is void!!!

Finally we can get back to equal rights and justice for all. Congratulations to Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor and to President Obama on a well deserved choice. America is finally going to be fair for all not just the wealthy, religious, and republican. AMERICA IS BACK!!!!!!!

Great news! The angry, old white men who run the GOP, Cheney, Gingrich and Limbaugh, couldn't stop the tide of history.

Congratulations to the Obama team. Way to go! Congratulations Associate Judge Sotomayer. Hope your chair is not next to Judge Clarence "If I could be anything other than Black" Thomas. Best of luck to you!

very good.
next..........a Native American.

Are you kidding me she has to be the worst for the spot. Just after the firefighter case this is what she gets she should have been deported

one of the historical day today. congratulation to Sotomayor and also congratulations to democrats and MR. President on this victory. i hope next election we get this Nay party voted out from both chambers. who's being Nay on everything since last 8 yrs, time has changed now finally. in last 8 yrs nothing major thing has been changed in our country b/c GOP loves to block everything no matter what it is.

Well I think the American will remember the so called bi-partisanship the republicans have preached since Obama WON the election. He wasn't appointed he WON. And I think the American people will remember when they go to vote what a bunch of crock they all are. How anyone could vote for robers, alito, scalia and thomas and then against a woman will more experience and knowledge than all four put together shows what a bunch of little boys trying to show their MACHO....guess they won't need that little blue pill tonight...

And I don't care if CNN doesn't post this at least I had my say.

FAr be it from me to critize and nitpick but if Judge Cardozo was
Portugese that means he was from Portugal, not Spain or a former Spanish colony. Thus meaning he was NOT hispanic.....DUH!!!!

Well, there is still justice in the world. The Stalinist/Christian Republicans could not stop a good woman. I'm smiling.

Congrats Justice Sotomayor!!

Congratulations to Justice Sotomayor for standing tough to the big bullies that tried to intimidate her. Maybe they thought she would withdraw her nomination because she didn't "fit" into the mold the old white men had for her.

Bravo to competence and intelligence. Another setback to hatred, fear mongering, racism, sexism, and above all GOP poop.

Nine Republicans crossed party lines.

I'm wondering that when that trend turns to 20 or 30 Republicans on other important business will the GOP get the message that this country is ready for different leadership and not just rhetoric.

Another win for the democrats!!!!!
Thank you!!!

My salute to our new Supreme Court lady justice!!!! Uphold our constitution and implement the law. Proud to address you Supreme Court justice Sonia Sotomayer...Good luck and best wishes for your health and success...

Obama has done a fine job in selecting such an esteemed Justice to elevate to our Superior Court. We are proud of him and Judge Sotomayor. God Bless Them both.

And as far as this choice coming back to bite ANYBODY in the butt, it will bite the Rethuglicans who didn't vote for her. Just watch and see. 2010 is right around the corner, John McCain!@!

"We need to target the nine RINOs who voted for Sotomayor. Whatever it takes to defeat them if they run for re-election needs to be done, even at the risk of replacing them with Democrats."

I'm sure the Democrats would be happy to oblige.

"With a little luck, those nine Republicans will be cast into retirement the next time they run for reelection, Our party doesn't need those scumbags."

When you read comments like this from Republicans talking about people in their own party, it puts their venom towards Obama in a different perspective.

These people can't even treat their fellow Republicans in a civil manner, why should we expect them to treat Democrats any different?

That is a good thing, I know she will be a great justice. Wise Latino Lady, I like that! Congrats Lady

It's unfortunate that this bad judge was confirmed but there is a silver lining. She will most likely vote to overturn Roe vs Wade. Her Latino Christian beliefs are strong. Neither Latinos or Christians believe in or support Abortion.

So one left winger (Soto) replaces another left winger (Souter). You libs didn't gain a thing. Still 5-4 for the "rule of law." And Stevens is next! No gain there either.

Nothing exciting about that.

More Democratic made Kool-aid..........................for the Country to drank!

Hip Hip Hurrah! We have th best day for us Hispanics. As an Independent of San Antonio, TX, I am once again proud of America that a Hispanic, no matter what of political ideologies, is in the Supreme Court. For those nine republican who have decided to vote for her, I am glad they voted for her. A+ for Sotomayor and A+ for Obama!

Oh goodie!!!

New Haven Firefighters who were QUALIFIED for a promotion get rejected by Sotomayer....

....said UNQUALIFIED judge gets promoted!

Yep – "change you won't believe" brought to you by Obama!

Congratulations

I'm a proud Puerto Rican. Congratulations!

It is good that she was confirmed before the start of the court's session. My understanding is that it will start in September this year. The sooner the court can ready to hear cases, the better.

Ya know. I heard that Soto-mayor woman wasn't even borned in the United States. And she was nominated by a so-called president. Heck, I'll bet half of them senators weren't even borned in the United States neither.

Yay! Congratulations Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor! Here is another sign that America is moving in the right direction. You thought we Democrats were full of hope during the Presidential campaign. This is truly the hope and change we are looking for! Thank you President Obama for selecting such an amazing judge to serve all Americans!

I am so tired of listening to the Republican arguments about legislating from the bench in attempting to undermine this appointment. The fact is judges frequently legislate from the bench whether they are liberal or conservative. The current Supreme Court just overturned the decision of the City and two lower courts, who were following precedent, in the Ricci case to change the long standing law of the land. Justices Roberts, Scalia, Thomas and Alito legislated from the bench in this case and others, but Republicans are in support of their actions because it changes law to meet their political position. Judges decide cases and create law when unique facts don't fit neatly within the statute or precedent as written. If the current conservative court of Roberts, Scalia, Alito and Thomas get their chance to change the law of the land as they want, many of the basic rights and freedoms that we have come to know will be gone in very short order.

I'm proud of both my Senators (including Mel Martinez) from Florida!! I hope all Texans and Arizonians will remember how their Senators voted today...and I'm a white public school teacher. This woman was MORE THAN QUALIFIED. If Bush #41 supported her, what makes you Repubs think she isn't "good enough" for the SCOTUS? You continue to show your ignorance and bigotry as well as standing IN THE WAY of progress in the USA. Shame, shame on you.

In 25-30 years, the Right fringe(s) of White, Republican, Isolationist, and Conservative Christians will be a marginalized and forgotten minority in the United States of America.

Today was a step in that direction...the true 'Right' direction.

Congratulations Justice Sotomayor.

just another shame in history of this country another racist thug in our government

Several weeks ago, I predicted she would get 68 votes. I later revised my guess upward to 72, but I should have stuck with my first instinct.
First thought, best thougt, as the Buddhists say.

The Republicans never had any chance to defeat Sotomayor, and the only concrete thing they accomplished by campaigning so hard against her is assuring that the Hispanic vote will go Democratic.

Congratulations Newly Elected Supreme Court Justice Sonya Sotomayor, I Believe You Will Be A Fair And Impartial Justice. Now To All These Neo-Conservative, Truth Distorting, Selectively Ignorant, Fox News Channel Loving, Earth Disturbing Low Lifes Now Officially Have Something Else To Mad About. To The Truth Stretching, Pot Stirring, Selectively Irresponsible And Sad Excuse For Journalists And Commentators Of Print, Radio, And Television.

Congratulations Mrs Sotomayor and Congratulations to all Hispanics today is truly Historical!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You know them haters don't like that.
I said, DEM HATERS DON'T LIKE DAT!

I truly hope that all the Hispanic residents of Texas remember the actions of Senator Cornyn in 2010. So we can replace him with Bill White

Congratulations Justice Sotomayor! So happy that the ordeal is over for you....Get some much needed rest, and we'll see you in September.....

Thank heavens. Now can we move on, please? And kudos to the republicans who voted in favor of confirmation – it's a pity that the rest are so afraid of the rabid right wing, but at least some of the repubs exhibited the capacity for rational thought and an understanding of the parameters they are supposed to evaluate for the nomination. As for the rest – you weren't needed anyway. You'd better hope the right fringe are enough to counter the votes you've just thrown away, not so much due to your racism but more your cowardice.

For the 2 Texas Senators who voted against Judge Sotomayor, as an anglo from South Texas I hope Texans will review and scrutinze your performance in the Senate and consider entertaining persons who more openly support America and Americans and not just a Party.

Today, another history is made. I love you all America, you have proven to the world ones again that in all disagreement, you have learned to agree too.

Judge Sotomayor, you are an excellent hard working mother, whom God has brought thus this far, look back and you will see that so many people including myself are looking up to your success. I have a great believe in my mind that you will make a great difference in the US Judicial System. Keep on smilling, i think that is one great gift you have.

To Mr. President, i know the road is pretty not too smooth, but rememeber your words during the campaign, "that we shall overcome". I still rememeber your promises to the American people, distractions are all over hovering, surely in gathering they will gather, but please and please your Excellency, kepp on moving, we have no time to waste.

The world is looking forward to celebrate your historic restoration of Inetrnational Peace and Security.

My prayers are on you always.

Well, they were determined to shove her down our throats, and they did.
Can't say I'm surprised, but I am disappointed. The woman has shown she is a racist, and frankly, her record says she is not even a very good judge. Let's just hope this doesn't come back to bite us too bad.

Congrats Justice Sotomayor on your well deserved promotion...as Senator Durbin stated the Repbs who voted aganist this well qualified nominee will be forever on the wrong side of history.

McSame lost to Obama again!!!

Fooled again...

I'm glad she got confirmed, but if there's one thing I'm tired of, it's the hypocrisy of right-wing complaints that she would not rule on the merits of the law WHILE COMPLETELY IGNORING ANTONIN SCALIA!!! Scalia charged the court was taking sides in the "culture war" in the Texas sodomy case – AND THAT'S RULING JUST ON THE MERIT OF THE LAW???!!! Either criticize Scalia for putting another value ahead of the law, or just shut up!

VERY slowly we are starting to see the Court reflect the people it represents. If this Court were a true representation of the American people, then we would see roughly 50% female justices. And we would see black, white, Hispanic, & Asian representation for sure.

But as long as the justices are fair & impartial & interpret the law as written, then hopefully we will be on the right road.

For the conservative Republicans who didn't support Sotomayor because they thought she would "try to insert her political leanings" into her rulings- uh, pardon me, but isn't that exactly what the ultra conservative justices have done for years???

What a sad state of affairs that this is the only kind of person whom they could offer up for such an important position. This woman, and I use the term loosely, is a disgrace to the females of the world. I will be doing my best to try to get the Democratic representatives in Florida who voted for her, out of office. I am sick to death of them not listening to what the voters want and this is just another item on the list!

It's another great day for Americans!

Once again John McCain chose the wrong side to kiss butt. McCain really needs to think for himself and quit siding with Rush and Karl.
Congrats to Justice Sotomayor!

Yeah!! This is wonderful news.

This is great News!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Obama knows what he is doing, great job Mr. President............I am behind you 100%.....My grade for you is A+....

yeah

I am glad !

That is awesome. Please give the manes of the senators who voted against her. They may be short term senators.

It is so nice that we have another woman sitting on the highest court. It is about time, we need more females to balance it out. It is also nice to see a Latina, as the court needs to reflect the true "face of America", which is not made up of only white men.

Supreme Court Justic Sotomayor.....I pray God will give you wisdom and discernment on this gifted journey you are on. May you bring much joy to our land. Congratulations!

congratulations...i had no doubt that sonia sotomayor would be nominated...now the senators that did not vote for her will face a tough election...get ready...

Excellent! After all the angst, demonizing, slander that the GOPers threw at her........... she is our newest Supreme Court Judge!

Brava Sonia!

Sad day for all real americans! We need a revolution or we need to secede from this country and start a new country made up of white christain values. South Carolina over to mississippi would be just fine for our new country. Not sure how me would deal with south florida. Maybe send them all back to New York Puerto Rico and Cuba where they belong! Sarah Palin and Jeff Sessions would be our new presidents. Whos with me?

Excellent! Absolutely excellent. I believe that Justice Sotomayor will be the best addition to the Supreme Court that we have had in many years. I knew the Repubs could not muster up the nerve to shoot her down. Good. We need justices like her. May President Obama get the chance to name a few more. Good job.!

Obama won again!!!! Oh happy day.....oh happy day...

Very happy that this hard working woman received this honor. From her record, I can see that she will use the "law" to determine her decisions and not her personal feelings. Congratulations to you Ms. Sotomoyar.

Good Luck, Madam Justice!!!!!!!

Wow. Nine Republicans actually did the right thing? I'm going to write this date down for posterity.

As usual a majority of the Republicans said "NO" to her confirmation. NO Healthcare Reform....NO Stimulus...NO to 2nd "Cash for Clunkers". What a negative group. The" PARTY of NO'.

case closed!

Congrats Justice Sotomayor, and the hispanic community

Yay! You go, girl!!!!!

Congrats (new) Justice Sotomayor! You will make a fantastic justice!

This is one of the proudest days of my life. Sotomayor's confirmation not only shows the dignity and poise of our people but the strength and endurance we demonstrate to make this a better America everyday.
This entire country benefits from this historic day.

I expect we'll see good things from Justice Sotomayor. Her record has been one of moderation and following the intent of the law.

I do think it odd that the very same woman the Republicans pushed hard to get seated in her role in the lower court has now, apparently transformed herself into someone that all but 9 Republicans are dead set against. Maybe I'm oversimplifying this, but it appears to be yet another temper tantrum by people who cannot accept anything that the Democrats do. I have a word of advice to these spoiled children. Get your act together or you will be looking for a new job soon.

Finally some excellent political news! Congratulations to Justice Sotomayor!

Nine courageous members of the Republican party, bucked their collegues racists sentiments and voted to confirm a true moderate to the Court.

Cry me a river GOPers.

Great, this is an incredible moment for America and hispanics in particular. History has been made.

Another blow to freedom and democracy.

CNN post this please, don't filter the posts
While History was in the making today in our country because the First Hispanic/Latina Woman was confirmed to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of our land. CNN and Rick Sanchez chose to ignore completely and did not cover the historical vote and confirmation.
WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU CNN AND RICK SANCHEZ?
As a Hispanic woman I am very upset that you guyd did not cover the breaking news. Shame on you today!
I expected the cold shoulder from FOX but not from CNN

Sorry folks but Sonia Sotomayor is not the first Hispanic justice on the Supreme Court. That honor goes to Benjamin Cardozo, a descendant of Portuguese Jews who immigrated to America. He served on the Court from 1932 until his death in 1938. Although today's Hispanics may, for political reasons, want to identify Sotomayor as the first Hispanic, Sonia Sotomayor may only lay claim to being the first woman Hispanic on the Court.

Good Job President Obama! Thank you for a highly qualified Supreme court Justice! Thank you for re-investing in Americans and spending American TAX Dollars on US soil! The Unprogressive Republican party of No will rather pour tax dollars down the toilet on unnecesary wars and self promoted conflicts May God bless President Obama Judge Sotomayor and every patriotic American supporting President Obama in FIXING America!

Not surprising that the Democrats unanimously voted for Sotomayor. Just as a dog will always return to its vomit, so a Democrat will always vote for a minority simply because he or she is a minority.

We need to target the nine RINOs who voted for Sotomayor. They're the cancer which needs to be excised from the Republican Party. Whatever it takes to defeat them if they run for re-election needs to be done, even at the risk of replacing them with Democrats.

Kudos to the 31 Republican patriots who voted against Sotomayor's confirmation. I'm glad that John McCain atoned for his dismal presidential campaign by joining them.

Elections have consequences. Next time, people, let's think before we vote.

God help us.

I hope that she is not as far left as I fear that she is.

Only nine republicans. What a shame. And bad politics too.

Congrats........Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor. It was a pleasure watching you slap the crap out of those Republican Senators who were trying to call you out on your character. I'm glad to see that at least 9 Repulicans thought with their head instead of their a–. I'm glad to see some diversity oh the high court. I hope to see more diversity in the future. In the mean time.....once again......you idiotic moronic fear tactics didn't work........again GOP. I thought ou would have learned your lesson after 11/04/2008 but I guess you can't teach an old dying dog new tricks. Now all we need to do now is get the rest of the dead weight out of government, I am speaking of you bible thumping so called conservatives AND you left wing, tree hugging hippes i.e Peloski and get some independent thinkers in their who will actually serve the people of the United States and not the political parties they belong to.

Special recognition should be given to the nine Republicans who put country over party ideology.
These people are indeed "real" American patriots in this instance.

Congratulations to Judge
Congratulations to those who voted for her obvious confirmation.

She's only the second Hispanic. Benjamin Cardozo, appointed by
president Herbert Hoover in 1932, was the first. She is, however,
the first Latina. Check it out.

Education, qualifications and judicial law and Constitutional law are the roots of our democracy and not ones ability to pick and chose what they think they know, such as gun rights.

From one wise latina to another................ Congratulations!!!!!! You have earned it and frankly, it has been long overdue.

While I did not support her confirmation, I wish Justice Sotomayor the best of luck and hopefully she proves those of us with doubts wrong.

Bravo Sonya!

What a Great Country we live in. Congratulations Supreme Court Judge Sotomayor. You have really worked hard, and you are truly an inspiration to all of us. May God Bless You and Your Family.

As a minority female, I am especially proud. Congrats to Supreme Court Judge Sotomayor!

Congratulations! Honorable Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor!

President Obama, please make sure that the next one is not a Catholic!

Peace

Apparently NRA is not as powerfull as everybody thought, especially they themselves. At least 8 Republicans voted for her.

Until the day when the NRA is gone, and the 2 Amendmend is amended to not allow any fool on the street to carry a gun, I will have to dream.

Oh no! What will conservatives find to scream about now?

Oops, thats right..I forgot, they complain about everything. Remember , folks: the first rules of conservatism is don't do anything for anyone else and don't think unless it comes off an AM station or Fox.

I'm glad that she was confirmed. All the posing and invented labels from the right were grating. Now we can move on to other, important issues.
CNN – I would love to see a break-down of how each senator voted.

A Great Moment in American History. The GOP Senators who voted against her will have lots of explaining to do IN FRONT of their Hispanic constituents over the summer recess. It will be interesting how many of them avoid Hispanic voters in their states. Senator John Thune of South Dakota will have lots of explaining to the fast growing hispanic community here in SD.

As a Puerto Rican female this is a wonderful day!

Obama's Choice confirmed! A hispanic NAIL in Republican coffins!!

Obama – Biden 2012

The sky is falling! The sky is falling! Grrr! I'm a republican and I pray for this war-mongering nation.

Congrats Justice Sotomayor!!!!

Congratulations to Judge Sotomayor!

History has been made once again. Congratulations Justice Sotomayor.

Now it is time to worry. She is so Left Wing, she can't even stand up straight.

With a little luck, those nine Republicans will be cast into retirement the next time they run for reelection, Our party doesn't need those scumbags.

Judge Sonia Sotomayor Congrads!!!!

Take it from a wise latina woman when I say ' looking forward to saying Supreme Court Judge Sotomayor!'

Congratulation Sotomayor she would do good on the Supreme Court

Great Job President Obama chosen a wonderful lady

OUTSTANDING!!!

Thank you Dems. for voting united on this. Congrats Barack in helping to make this historical moment!

Yes We Can!!!

The republicans huffed and they puffed, but they couldnt blow this wise latina down. Today is a great day!

Finally. Welcome to the court Justice Sotomayor.

WOW, what a shocker! Never knew this would happen! (not)

I am the white/old/businessman/ex republican who thanks God that someone like this can start with nothing in this country and go to the top. so all those archie bunkers out there-I want there names to be shown to the world at every election. ITS TIME to stop politics and think of our country first. We have these human behavior studies on ethic groups then when one climbs the ladder archie tries to stop them.

CONGRATULATIONS Judge Sotomayor!

May the Lord continue to bless you and keep you!

God Bless President Obama, VP Biden, the First Families and "Bo"

YAY, SONIA

and BOO to the GOP ideologues who can't see past their flat-earth mentalities.

It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood.

Whooo Hooo! Sotomayer is going to make us proud!

Take that, you right-wing scumbags!!!