Sonia Sotomayor

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124343590838058789.html

Nominating Sonia Sotomayor as a candidate for the Supreme Court has ignited more than a little controversy. My own impression of the Wall Street Journal is that it leans to the conservative side on political issues, and this article has a hint of pessimism about Sotomayor, airing a lot of the grievances against her. Overall it seemed to hug the center pretty tight, however.
The authors definitely do not seem to have jumped on board the Sotomayor bandwagon. It is interesting and somewhat refreshing to hear opposition arguments toward Sotomayor, but their long list of caveats gives the article a somewhat pessimistic tone while refraining from ringing alarm bells. They point out Sotomayor's comment: "I would hope that a wise Latina woman with the richness of her experiences would more often than not reach a better conclusion than a white male who hasn't lived that life," and examine the reaction to it. Also mentioned are conservative special-interest groups' complaints, such as questioning Sotomayor's commitment to equal justice and painting her as an opponent to gun rights. Interestingly enough, little to nothing is mentioned of Sotomayor's background that would merit her a position on the Court, while plenty of controversies are dug up and broadcast. This combination casts her as a racist radical, which is most likely far from true. I would have appreciated more insight into her qualifications and judicial background to make the article more informative.