Sotomayor Hearings

I have been watching some of the questions raised by senators. They have tried to pin her down on some of the contentious issues including eminent doman, affirmative action, and gun control. Her answers have been evasive to put it charitably.

Concerning eminent domain, Senators Hatch and Grassley questioned her about the Kelo v. New London case and the Didden v. Village of Port Chester case. They specifically tried to get her to comment on the difference between 'public use', as is stated in the constitution, and 'public purpose' which has been used by the anti-property rights left in order to justify eminent doman seizures. She refused to respond to questions conerning the distinction.

Likewise, Democrat senator Feingold tried to pin her down on whether or not the 2nd amendment applies to state and local government restrictions on weapons. She refused to answer. If the 2nd amendment does not apply to state and local governments, then it is only valid in DC!

Likewise for questions concerning the Ricci case. She refused to answer the hard questions, dismissing them as 'hypothetical'.

Her refusals to answer the questions ought to be grounds for disqualification. But thats not going to happen. Since she has the favor of the left, she will undoubtedly be confirmed and then make decisions on the cases in the same way as Ginsberg, Breyer, Stevens, and Souter.