Republicans warn of difficulty for Sotomayor if Democrats push too-swift confirmation

WASHINGTON — Republicans accused Democrats Wednesday of moving too hastily on Sonia Sotomayor’s Supreme Court nomination, warning that the decision could imperil her confirmation as they pressed the judge for more documents from her past.

Top Republican warns of ‘consequences’ if Democrats push too-swift confirmation of Sotomayor

WASHINGTON — Republicans accused Democrats Wednesday of moving too hastily on Sonia Sotomayor’s Supreme Court nomination, warning that the decision could imperil her confirmation as they pressed the judge for more documents from her past.

Top Republican senator says Sotomayor’s Supreme Court nomination should hinge on impartiality

WASHINGTON — The Alabama senator leading the GOP’s vetting of Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor said the American tradition of impartial courts is “under attack” and the pivotal question in her nomination should be whether she allows personal views to color her decisions as a judge.

For top Republican senator, Sotomayor’s impartiality on bench is key to Supreme Court bid

WASHINGTON — The senator leading the GOP’s review of Sonia Sotomayor said the central question in her Supreme Court nomination should be whether she allows personal views to color her decisions.