Is Sonia Sotomayor the first Hispanic ever nominated to the U.S. Supreme Court? Or does that distinction belong to the late Justice Benjamin Cardozo, who served on the court from 1932-1938 and whose ancestors may or may not have come from Portugal?
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A Latina for the Supreme Court!
I think Obama has locked up the Latino vote for 2012 with his nomination of federal judge Sonia Sotomayor. If confirmed, this Bronx-raised, Princeton-educated Puerto Rican woman will be the first Hispanic on the US Supreme Court.
The right-wingers are already frothing at the mouth, calling Sotomayor a “liberal judicial activist of the first order.” Go right ahead…alienate us Hispanics–and many moderates of all ethnic stripes–even more.
I agree with Congressman Xavier Becerra of LA who said a few weeks ago that if Obama were to pick a Hispanic for the Supreme Court, there would be an “off the charts reaction” among Latinos. This is a great day for the US…a proud moment for Latinos.
By Manny Gonzalez. To read El Blog CLICK above.
What does sheepherding, Jai alai & law have to do with a Hispanic politicians of our future?
Rafael Anchia is state representative for the State of Texas. He is considered to be, among politics, the first potential Hispanic candidate for Governor or Texas. He is a passionate advocate for immigrant rights. We spoke about issues facing the Hispanic Community locally and nationally. He also shared some inspiring stories of progress and accomplishment within the Hispanic community.
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