Below are the last four pre-hearing “daily” questions offered by Senator Cornyn. These, and all those offered to date, are critically important questions for someone seeking confirmation to the United States Supreme Court. She should answer them.

Next week, we will find out if she will.

July 10, 2009: What is Judge Sotomayor’s judicial philosophy?
July 9, 2009: What is the proper role of judges in defining marriage and the family?
July 8, 2009: What limits does the First Amendment impose on campaign finance regulation?
July 7, 2009: Should constitutional interpretation resemble common law decision-making?

To view all twenty questions posed by the Senator, click here.

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Senator Cornyn continues to put out a question of the day for Judge Sotomayor in anticipation of the hearing to begin next week. The following question was put out yesterday - my apologies for the late posting - but it is particularly important given recent judicial interference with punishments chosen by the people through the democratic process… for example, overturning the death penalty for child rapists.

Sen. Cornyn’s Daily Question for Judge Sotomayor
Question 16: Monday, July 6, 2009

Should the Constitution be interpreted to allow the death penalty, and if so, under what limitations?

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Today, Senator Cornyn asks the question of Judge Sotomayor to which an increasing number of Americans seem to be interested in knowing the answer… what with her recent slap-down by the Supreme Court and her past comments on the issue of race.

What say you, Judge Sotomayor?

Sen. Cornyn’s Daily Question for Judge Sotomayor
Question 15: Thursday, July 2, 2009

Is the Constitution color-blind?

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Senator Cornyn has been sending out a “Daily Question for Judge Sotomayor” for the last several weeks and will do so up to, and possibly through, her hearing that is scheduled to begin on July 13th. These questions are very good - and her answers to them would be enlightening… that is, IF she answers them fully and honestly.

We shall see.

To see the Senator’s previous questions, click here.

Today’s question (Wednesday, July 1, 2009):

Has the Supreme Court made any missteps in the last fifty years that might justify public skepticism about lawyers and the courts?

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