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Sotomayor a racist? Newt Gingrich takes it back

Jun. 3, 2009
The former House speaker had joined Rush Limbaugh in calling Sonia Sotomayor a racist in regard a speech she gave in 2001. Gingrich now says his words were 'perhaps too strong and too direct.' Newt Gingrich, the former speaker of the House of Representatives who has become a leading conservative...
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NEW YORK, June 2 (UPI) -- U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Sonia Sotomayor's "real world experience" would serve her and the nation well on the highest court, a former colleague says.
Sotomayor to meet members of Congress

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WASHINGTON, June 1 (UPI) -- U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Sonia Sotomayor is embarking on the next stage of her confirmation process: meeting with congressional leaders, observers say.

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WASHINGTON, May 31 (UPI) -- Two prominent Republicans Sunday rejected charges that U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Sonia Sotomayor is a "reverse racist."

Cornyn seeks Sotomayor assurances

WASHINGTON, May 31 (UPI) -- U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, says he's concerned with Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor's commitment to the idea of equality under the law.

Kyl: Won't join Sotomayor 'racism' charge

WASHINGTON, May 31 (UPI) -- U.S. Sen. John Kyl, R-Ariz., said Sunday he won't join other Republicans in calling Supreme Court nominee Judge Sonia Sotomayor a racist.
Obama urges swift Sotomayor approval

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WASHINGTON, May 30 (UPI) -- U.S. President Barack Obama called Saturday for a swift confirmation process for Supreme Court nominee Judge Sonia Sotomayor.
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Obama defends Sotomayor

WASHINGTON, May 29 (UPI) -- President Barack Obama Friday defended his choice for the U.S. Supreme Court, telling NBC News that Sonia Sotomayor does not accept "identity politics."
New York DA says Sotomayor no radical

New York DA says Sotomayor no radical

NEW YORK, May 28 (UPI) -- New York District Attorney Robert Morgenthau says political pundits are incorrect when they call U.S. Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor a radical.

Gingrich calls Sotomayor a racist

WASHINGTON, May 27 (UPI) -- Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich said President Barack Obama's U.S. Supreme Court pick is a racist and should withdraw her name from consideration.
Sotomayor nomination sparks cheers, jeers

Sotomayor nomination sparks cheers, jeers

WASHINGTON, May 26 (UPI) -- The nomination of federal appellate Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the U.S. Supreme Court drew praise and criticism from organizations left and right of center.
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Youngsters compete in Scripps National Spelling Bee
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Contestants (L-R) Cooper Barth of West Long Branch, New Jersey, Eboseremhen Eigbe of Galloway, New Jersey, Jacob Bayly Hunter of Sante Fe, New Mexico and Massound Sharif of Albany, New York, all await their turns to compete during the 3rd round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, May 30, 2012, in National Harbor, Maryland. UPI/Mike Theiler