Senate Shouldn't Confirm Kagan Via Rubber Stamp, Says Expert

Brian Darling, Director of Senate Relations at the Heritage Foundation, says he hopes the Senate will be thorough in their questioning of Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan and not be a "rubber stamp" for President Obama. (0:13)
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Graham Says He's Voting For Sotomayor Because She Follows Rule Of Law

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said that his reason for voting "yes" for Supreme Court nominee Judge Sonia Sotomayor was not based on what he described as President Obama's view that the "heart" of a judge could potentially determine the outcome of a controversial case. Rather, Graham said we should value judges based on their ability to stick to the rule of law. (1:29)
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Sen. Schumer: Sotomayor's Record Shows Judicial Modesty

Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) explains that Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor's record shows her judicial modesty. He says it is the judicial record, more than speeches, statements and backgrounds, that measures judicial modesty. Sotomayor "more than measures up," in Schumer's opinion. (0:31)
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Sen. Sessions Wants Public To Follow Sotomayor Hearings Closely

Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.) says during day one of confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor that he hopes the American people follow the hearings closely. He notes that he would like for the public to consider the question: If I were to go to court one day what kind of judge do I want ruling in that case? (0:39)
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Lindsey Graham: Barring A Meltdown, Sotomayor Will Be Confirmed

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) speaks to Supreme Court nominee Judge Sonia Sotomayor during the first day of her confirmation hearings. Despite his criticism of the nominee he tells her, "Unless you have a complete meltdown, you're gonna get confirmed." (0:04)
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Sen. Menendez: Proud Of Sotomayor's Nomination

Senator Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) speaks out in support of Judge Sonia Sotomayor’s Supreme Court nomination.

“Let me make one thing perfectly clear: We get to be proud of this nominee because she is exceptionally qualified, first and foremost. We get to be proud of her vast knowledge of the law, her practical experience fighting crime and her proven record of dedication to equal justice under the law,” said Menendez. (0:19)


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