Sonia Sotomayer was confirmed yesterday as a Supreme Court Justice. The Wall Street Journal points out in an article today that she was questioned closely, but treated fairly.  Her confirmation was opposed by nine Republicans, but she was treated respectfully during the process.  Hopefully her confirmation will set the example for future confirmations when the Republicans are in power.  I doubt it, but that would be nice.

There are questions about Ms. Sotomayer’s objectivity as a judge, but since she is a liberal-leaning judge replacing a liberal-leaning judge, I don’t see that as a problem.  I am more concerned about the rumors concerning her temperament in the court.  We shall see in October.