Young Democrats of America Support President Obama’s Nomination of Sonia Sotomayor to the United States Supreme Court
Washington DC – 5/26/09
The Young Democrats of America fully support President Barack Obama’s historic nomination of Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court of the United States. Nominated by President Bill Clinton, Sotomayor currently serves on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. If approved by the Senate, Sotomayor, 54, would take the place of retiring Justice David Souter.
According to the Associated Press, “Sotomayor is a self-described ‘Newyorkrican’ who grew up in a Bronx housing project after her parents moved to New York from Puerto Rico. She has dealt with diabetes since age 8 and lost her father at age 9, growing up under the care of her mother in humble surroundings. As a girl, inspired by the Perry Mason television show, she knew she wanted to be a judge.”
The Young Democrats of America’s own Democratic National Committeeman, Francisco Domenech of Puerto Rico, was among the first to express his gratitude and praise at the nomination of Sonia Sotomayor. “As a fellow Latino and Puerto Rican, much like President Obama’s election, Judge Sotomayor’s nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court is proof that the American Dream is within our reach. It is up to us to grab it”
Once confirmed she will serve as our nation’s first ever Latina Supreme Court Justice. “This is truly an honor and historic day in our nation’s history and has been long overdue”, Minority Caucus Chair Erica Contreras stated when learning the news early Tuesday morning.
