Barack Obama chose Sonia Sotomayor as his nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court.  From what I've been reading, she's seems  to be a textbook example of an activist judge. In 2005, she said the appellate court is where, "policy is made."  She also issued unusual decisions, such as her one paragraph explanation in a discrimination suit involving 19 firefighters, along with some questionable statements.  Here's one:


"I would hope that a wise Latina woman with the richness of her experiences would more often than not reach a better conclusion that a white male."


     You might think that some of my views are partisan, but it seems that many friends and Democrats don't have a particularly high opinion of Sonia Sotomayor.  Despite this, I do expect her to be confirmed.  I'm sure the Republicans will attempt to get 40 votes to stop her confirmation, but I doubt they will be successful.  After all, they would need unanimous agreement.  I think it will be a long, controversial process, but she will be confirmed.