Women's Groups Vow to Fight for Swift Confirmation

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http://voices.washingtonpost.com/44/2009/05/26/womens_groups_vow_to_fight_for.html?wprss=44

Women's groups that had been urging President Obama to select the fourth female Supreme Court nominee in American history greeted his choice of Judge Sonia Sotomayor with enthusiasm.

The New Agenda, a nonpartisan group formed during last year's presidential campaigns, hailed the selection as "inspirational" and pronounced itself "thrilled" that four of the 10 women it suggested for the court were interviewed by Obama.

"It's a great day for America and a great day for women," said New Agenda co-founder Nancy Hopkins. "The choice of Sotomayor also shows that excellence and diversity go hand in hand. In this case, they were inseparable," she added.

The National Organization for Women also cheered the nomination of Sotomayor and president Kim Gandy said it would launch a campaign to ensure her "swift confirmation."

"Judge Sotomayor will serve the nation with distinction. She brings a lifelong commitment to equality, justice and opportunity, as well as the respect of her peers, unassailable integrity, and a keen intellect informed by experience. President Obama said he wanted a justice with 'towering intellect' and a 'common touch' and he found both in Judge Sotomayor," Gandy said in a statement calling for Sotomayor's confirmation before the Senate's August recess.

[Tempest]

1. Are the Repugs stupid enough to fight women and minorities?

I truly hope so.

[JerseygirlCT]

2. Sounds like

I heard someone (not sure who - I was listening but not watching) comment on her being nominated only because she's Hispanic and female.

Oh boy, I thought. Bring it, you idiot.

[snowdays]

3. thanks for posting.