David Souter Retiring, Obama gets to make first SCOTUS pick

[PhoenixAzul]

And she's a Type 1 diabetic . I wonder if she wears a pump or if she takes injections.

[deepimpact2]

Originally Posted by PhoenixAzul

And she's a Type 1 diabetic . I wonder if she wears a pump or if she takes injections.

Wow. I didn't know that. Thanks for sharing.

[PhiSigmaRho]

Sotomayor is Obama's safe pick, the one he knows will easily get confirmed because she is highly qualified. I see him emphasizing her background to pacify his liberal base, who wants to see a super liberal judge on the bench. Personally, I hope she turns out to be more of a centrist, like O'Connor who made the Court so interesting at times.

[5Knowledge1913]

Originally Posted by PhiSigmaRho

Sotomayor is Obama's safe pick, the one he knows will easily get confirmed because she is highly qualified. I see him emphasizing her background to pacify his liberal base, who wants to see a super liberal judge on the bench. Personally, I hope she turns out to be more of a centrist, like O'Connor who made the Court so interesting at times.

I agree with your rationale. I would not necessarily call her a "safe" pick, but I do agree that she is qualified, not just a minority and should get the job.

I believe that no matter who he were to choose, both he and the candidate would be scrutinized, so he should just go with whomever he believes is best suited.

I hope that she is the best pick and is confirmed and does a great job as a Supreme Court Justice!