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By Justin Duckham-Talk Radio News Service

Senate leaders predicted Thursday that Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor will not only be confirmed by their fellow Democrats, but will also have a number of supporters on the other side of the aisle.

“There will be some Republicans voting for her. To not do so is to be blind to what qualifications and personality she has,” said Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) during a pen and pad session with reporters.

Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) agreed, noting that the attempts made by some Republicans to find grounds to oppose her confirmation have fallen flat.

“They have scant evidence to use against here, and I think she has handled [the hearings] so well.

“I know that some Republican Senators have spoken to me and said that many are starting to lean her way,” Durbin added.

The pen and pad session was also attended by Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wa.).