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Originally Posted by DaemonSeid
The only issues that I SEE with Sears that may work against her are
- money that she had to pay back for donations that she accepted
- Although she is an advocate about familiy issues especially the high rates of divorce, she still hasn't said much about abortion, nor has she issued any judgements relating to it.
- most right leaning conservatives will have an issue with her...as her being sympathetic to gay rights, Christensen v State ... being one case in particular.
BTW, if you want some more info on her, click here.
Now can we all get back on track and talk about Kagan and other possible selections?
Oh yeah, it would also be fair to note that Judge Sears was also considered for SCOTUS but was passed over for Sotomeyer.
ETA: More insight on her test of faith |
The bolded is such B/S. Because truth be told we really don't know much about how Kagan feels about most major issues or how she is likely to vote. I actually have had a convo with former GAJustice Sears and it wasnt a qaulifications reason that she was passed over for Sotomayor.
And FYI to add another black woman to the list: Ann Claire Williams 7th Circuit US Court of Appeals. She lists herself as politically independent (one of the very few possible judges who actually do so).
A Quote from part of the
Wiki (yeah I know) article:
"I've written on thousands of cases across the board, and I think it would be hard to type me," she said. "I don't think there is a type. I am not in Congress. We don't legislate in the courts."
[3] However, she also stated that she won't forget her roots or let her judicial robe "get in the way of my humanity."
If I were making the choice with the previously mentioned black women and Williams it wouldnt be difficult to have a black woman nominee. I honestly believe that between the two I would MUCH rather have Williams than Kagan. I believe Williams is better suited for the position than Kagan for a great many reasons.
I agree with DeepImpact2 that I am more than displeased with Obama's choice (though I will vote for him again). And personally she looks gay! lol. If we were playing "Guess the sexual orientaion" then Im going for option Lesbo! lol.
And if this were Maury Povich I can see the rowdy crowd yelling "Thats a MAN Maury!" lol.