Hatch and Cornyn Will Oppose Sotomayor Confirmation

Amidst Lindsey Graham's support for and "celebration" of the appointment of Sonia Sotomayor to a seat on the U. S. Supreme Court, two prominent Republican members of the Senate Judiciary Committee have announced they will vote against her confirmation. Senators Orrin Hatch (Utah) and John Cornyn (Texas) both indicated today that they will oppose confirmation.