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(AP) – John McCain says he'll oppose Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor when the Senate votes on her confirmation this week. Despite Sotomayor's efforts to distance herself from her record, the Arizona Republican said today, Sotomayor is a judicial activist who has used her position as a judge to try to change the law.

McCain is one of several Republicans from states with heavily Hispanic populations to come out against Sotomayor, the daughter of Puerto Rican parents raised in a New York housing project and educated in the Ivy League. McCain says Sotomayor's life story is inspiring and compelling, but he says that's not enough to qualify her for a position on the high court.

President Obama's Supreme Court nominee, Sonia Sotomayor, appears before the Senate Judiciary Committee, July 16, 2009. (AP Photo)

Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., said today he'll vote against Supreme Court nominee Sonya Sotomayor. (AP Photo)

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Fondue
Aug 3, 09 3:58 PM CDT

Bitter old man. Reply

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gabo
Aug 3, 09 4:30 PM CDT

Confused old man, dreaming of a USA that never existed, never understanding the shifting of power, and doesn't know which way to shoot.

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Caps
Aug 3, 09 4:03 PM CDT

Poor loser. Anyone who would pick a Bimbo for VP doesn't hold much creditability. Reply

+27

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BeatBlaster
Aug 3, 09 4:22 PM CDT

I wish I could give you 1000 thumbs up.

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godawgs
Aug 3, 09 4:26 PM CDT

yeah because biden has worked out so much better hasn't he?

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Fondue
Aug 3, 09 4:28 PM CDT

I'm going with yes.

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godawgs
Aug 3, 09 4:37 PM CDT

@fondue you would be wrong.

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Fondue
Aug 3, 09 4:59 PM CDT

I have no complaints on Biden.

+11

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godawgs
Aug 3, 09 5:00 PM CDT

@fondue have you heard him open his mouth? if palin is a bimbo, then biden isn't to much higher on the IQ scale.

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Fondue
Aug 3, 09 5:12 PM CDT

Remember these fine statements: I have made good judgments in the Past. I have made good judgments in the Future. People that are really very weird can get into sensitive positions and have a tremendous impact on history. The future will be better tomorrow. Verbosity leads to unclear, inarticulate things. I have made good judgements in the Past. I have made good judgements in the Future. I am not part of the problem. I am a Republican. The American people would not want to know of any misquotes that Dan Quayle may or may not make. One word sums up probably the responsibility of any vice president, and that one word is 'to be prepared'.

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godawgs
Aug 3, 09 5:22 PM CDT

"You cannot go to a 7-11 or a Dunkin' Donuts unless you have a slight Indian accent.... I'm not joking. "A man I'm proud to call my friend. A man who will be the next President of the United States — Barack America!" "Look, John's last-minute economic plan does nothing to tackle the number-one job facing the middle class, and it happens to be, as Barack says, a three-letter word: jobs. J-O-B-S, jobs." "You know, I'm embarrassed. Do you know the Web site number? I should have it in front of me and I don't. I'm actually embarrassed. "Jill and I had the great honor of standing on that stage, looking across at one of the great justices, Justice Stewart." "When the stock market crashed, Franklin D. Roosevelt got on the television and didn't just talk about the, you know, the princes of greed. He said, 'Look, here's what happened." "Stand up, Chuck, let 'em see ya." –-Joe Biden, to Missouri state Sen. Chuck Graham, who is in a wheelchair, Columbia, Missouri, Sept. 12, 2008

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Fondue
Aug 3, 09 5:31 PM CDT

And that is why we love our veeps - dem or repub. LOL

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northeast
Aug 3, 09 6:07 PM CDT

Ahhh, the vice-presidency... the office of acting like a clown to distract everyone from the failings of the presidency. Whether it be from shooting a dude in the face, saying something completely idiotic, or saying something else that's equally as idiotic, our vice presidents have never let us down.

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Derni
Aug 3, 09 4:06 PM CDT

That's because Palin told him to-I don't look for him to be the glue that heps the common person-he's a republican-lower wages-status quo-cuts for the wealthy Reply

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cognitivefilter
Aug 3, 09 4:13 PM CDT

crony Reply

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godawgs
Aug 3, 09 4:25 PM CDT

wow no free choice at all in this thread, maybe he just doesn't think that she is a supreme court justice material. It doesn't matter anyway the dems had the votes to get her confirmed no matter what. Reply

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Fondue
Aug 3, 09 5:01 PM CDT

I think you're wrong man. McCain will get to make his vote. I will get to voice my opinion and so will you.

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godawgs
Aug 3, 09 5:24 PM CDT

@fondue you're right he will get ot make his vote, and he is going to vote no, but on this site he is being crucified for that vote no. It's his opinion and in the end it isn't going to matter. She is going to be confirmed to the court and that is that.

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Fondue
Aug 3, 09 5:33 PM CDT

And on other sites he'll be hailed a hero. Plus, public officials are not supposed to be voting "their" opinion, they are supposed to be voting for their constituents.

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odowd80
Aug 3, 09 4:28 PM CDT

McCain continues his march towards complete obsolescence. Reply

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easterner
Aug 3, 09 4:37 PM CDT

There goes his Latino votes. Reply

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kokuaguy
Aug 3, 09 11:50 PM CDT

I hope a Republican Latina runs against him in the primary race next time he's up re-election.

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dontlikenobody
Aug 4, 09 11:07 AM CDT

Please, kkg, that's a WISE Republican Latina - oops, the first 2 words were an oxymoron. Sorry!

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JonmarkP
Aug 3, 09 4:38 PM CDT

Like she cares. Like I care. Time to put this career underachiever out to pasture. Reply

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Deebles
Aug 3, 09 6:32 PM CDT

Really, Jon that's what I thought: she's up all night worrying about that vote. When you crash your fifth plane as a pilot is about the time most people start thinking of that glass house and stones thing.

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pete_ess
Aug 3, 09 4:45 PM CDT

Hello, younger Americans!! Please can you get involved in politics and bring the average age of your congressmen and senators down to somewhere below the 95yr mark - where it seems to be at present?!? These old goats need to be put out to pasture. Please? They are so godammed rich and entrenched they don't care if they drag America down with them as they wait to die in office! Reply

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muleskinner
Aug 3, 09 5:03 PM CDT

i dont believe it, he votes against her, and is up for reelection in a state that is half Hispanic? he ought to get out of Washington once in a while , and back home among the small people-- Reply

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Adapt-Overcome
Aug 3, 09 5:14 PM CDT

And this surprises us why? He's always been a member of the party of NO. He forgot long ago...if he ever remembered at all about doing what's right for the American people. He's a silverspoon who's never had to do without tax payer insurance or struggle to put food on the table. He'll stick along with party lines. Reply

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DarkFrancis
Aug 3, 09 5:18 PM CDT

Who's John McCain? Reply

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Deebles
Aug 3, 09 6:38 PM CDT

A little bitch who stole his best friend's wife and then when she waited for five years, he dumped her for the richest woman he could find. Then he spent his entire public service career ensuring that she paid less than anybody in the country for the same inventory.

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DarkFrancis
Aug 3, 09 9:26 PM CDT

Oh him...the 'wetstarter'. 'I'm a wetstartuh, twistid wetstartuh...'

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freethemall
Aug 3, 09 5:19 PM CDT

Anyone who thinks Sarah Palin can begin to be compared with Joe Biden, when it comes to intelligence and knowledgeability, is seriously deluded. Reply

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NewserScooter
Aug 3, 09 10:39 PM CDT

I am not sir. Most honest folks recognize Biden as a poor, VP choice. G-d help if he becomes President.

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Fondue
Aug 3, 09 11:47 PM CDT

"honest folks" eh? So anyone who likes Joe as VP is dishonest, and only those who think Joe is a poor choice -and- you agree with are the honest ones. Wanna hear something funny? Initially, Biden was my 1st president pick, Obama was my 3rd. Of course this changed when Joe dropped out.

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wd56
Aug 4, 09 3:12 AM CDT

@foudue, isnt that the same as calling people who dont like Obama a racist...because it seems impossible to Obama fanatics that people dont like him for his policies...which is basically "Keep throwing money at a problem until its fixed and if we run out of money lets just raise taxes and take it from the people"

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polstroad
Aug 3, 09 5:31 PM CDT

there you go godawgs; you lost. get over it. Biden is no fool, dope. He knows more than Palin will ever dream of knowing. The voters have spoken. Ah, white guy. Your world changing and you don't know what to do buytto say No No No. Reply

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godawgs
Aug 3, 09 7:55 PM CDT

@poistroad, obviously by the quotes the dude isn't all that bright. If he knows more then Palin maybe he just forgets it when he talks to people. Also way to bring that race card into it, I don't think that it was mentioned until you decided to throw that thing down. Good job!!! you get two gold stars!!!

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kokuaguy
Aug 3, 09 11:56 PM CDT

Anyone can get their words jumbled when speaking extemporaneously off the cuff. Palin did it in perhaps the most important speech of her career -- her last one as governor. She will have a hard time ever living that one down.

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Doctor_Zaius
Aug 4, 09 5:54 AM CDT

Joe Biden has been a senator for a long time which means he was his own boss. He developed the disturbing habit of telling the truth no matter the consequences. Some people have wrongfully interpreted this as stupidity. However on the issues of foreign policy there are few if any who know more on the subject.

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Doctor_Zaius
Aug 4, 09 5:55 AM CDT

And Biden was also my first pick until he dropped out.

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Doctor_Zaius
Aug 4, 09 5:57 AM CDT

Besides, after 8 years of George Dumbass Bush Republicans don't get to play the "stupid" card. They're all played out.

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Snowleopard
Aug 3, 09 5:54 PM CDT

her voting record shows that she's only slightly left of center, as republican lindsey graham has pointed out. Reply

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Deebles
Aug 3, 09 6:40 PM CDT

Gotta be tethered to the planet before you worry about how you center.

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kansas1946
Aug 3, 09 6:24 PM CDT

John, still trying to win the whacky-right's approval. They will NEVER like you John, so why don't you just ignore them. Reply

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ezrider
Aug 3, 09 6:40 PM CDT

his vote against her maybe like a chicken voting for col. sanders might be a career killer for him in his home state Reply

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Snarfeh
Aug 3, 09 6:44 PM CDT

Why does anyone really give a ferk what McCain is doing? It's a symbolic act that may or may not come back to haunt him....time will tell... Reply

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Snarfeh
Aug 5, 09 12:01 PM CDT

@fondue - #1: since I didn't mention a site, I have to presume you replied to the wrong comment. #2 - since you did, however, I need to gently point out that you are using the term "we" loosely. Some of us have no problem with people providing links or signing off with their web site after making a comment. #3 - I also plan to comment on some articles regardless of whether my comment is pertinent to the article.

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Fondue
Aug 3, 09 8:03 PM CDT

We don't like people promoting other sites here. Discuss the article all you want though.

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cornelison
Aug 3, 09 8:53 PM CDT

The Dems must be excited at the prospect of electing a Democratic senator in Arizona. Reply

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NewserScooter
Aug 3, 09 10:40 PM CDT

LOL not in this next cycle.

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MarkFL
Aug 3, 09 9:01 PM CDT

McCain has no idea what the word qualified means. That is because is is looking for an activist judge for the court. One that would support all of his conservative bs policy. Stick to the pork barrel spending issue. It is the only thing you seem to know about! Reply

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Shannonals
Aug 3, 09 10:15 PM CDT

McCain must be intent on not running when his tour ends Reply

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oldgoat
Aug 4, 09 2:33 AM CDT

McCain is just being a good party line Republican. I think his maverick has rolled over and died. Reply

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digitalbuddha
Aug 4, 09 7:49 AM CDT

Out with the old in with the new! Reply

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freethemall
Aug 4, 09 10:39 AM CDT

John McCain is one of the few Republicans I ever voted for, not for President, but for Senator when he last ran for re-election. I voted for him because of his vote against George W. Bush's tax cut that disproportionately favored the wealthy, and returned us to deficit financing. He changed his mind about the tax cut when he ran for President. I voted for Obama. Reply

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