sotomayor

When it comes to the confirmation process for Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor, Republicans have an opportunity to do something that would benefit both themselves and the nation.   That is, they should use the process as a chance to hold forth on the meaning of the Constitution and the proper role of the judiciary in our political system and society.

Three main areas are ripe with opportunity for Republicans if they have the nerve to play hardball.

First, the notion that “empathy” should play any role in American justice.

Obama previously stated that he wanted judges that had “empathy” when it came to how they made their decisions.  But empathy is merely a euphemism for justifying politically liberal results.