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Specter and Sotomayor

Interesting to see his response. I suspect he will ask all sorts of seemingly tough questions to demonstrate that he’s still a player, but hard to see him opposing her. He is too new as a Democrat and has already annoyed too many people on peripheral issues. Maybe he’ll go after anyone who questions her—a sort of Anita Hill in reverse, although one doubts that similar issues will arise.

Perhaps more interesting is the response of the (remaining) Republicans. If true to principle they would likely have to oppose her, both on ideology and because she was pretty clearly chosen for the wrong reasons. But there is little if any chance of winning, and my guess is they will keep their powder dry for other battles. The support of Casey and other area Democrats is all but certain.

May 27, 2009 at 7:33 am

--Michael Livingston

Tags: Arlen Specter, Bob Casey, Sonia Sotomayor

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