Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A new poll shows a plurality of Americans are opposed to the nomination of Sonia Sotomayor, who has been linked to pro-abortion groups, to the Supreme Court. A new Rasmussen national telephone poll finds 38 percent of voters support Sotomayor while 44 percent oppose her nomination.
That's a five-point increase in opposition from two weeks ago when 37% were in favor of her confirmation and 39% were opposed.
Forty-five percent have a favorable opinion of her, including 20% very favorable while 46 percent view her unfavorably, with 25% very unfavorable. These numbers also have remained largely the same since her nomination was announced, Rasmussen noted.
However, the survey also showed Sotomayor helped her case after giving her opening statement during the first day of the hearing on her nomination.
Looking at the results of the poll from Monday night alone (the poll also included Sunday) 42 percent of voters favored Sotomayor’s confirmation to the high court, while 44 percent were opposed.
7.15.2009
Sotomayor Evades Questions About Board Membership on Pro-Abortion Group
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor evaded questions Tuesday afternoon from a senator who wanted to know more about the pro-abortion mission of a Hispanic group she served on the board of directors for during the 1980s.
Her comments followed remarks she gave earlier in the day saying the Roe v. Wade abortion case allowing virtually unlimited abortions any time during pregnancy is "settled law."
Sotomayor was a member of the board of the Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund from 1980 to 1992.
The New York Times notes that Sotomayor "was an involved and ardent supporter of their various legal efforts."
The group has come under fire for filing numerous amicus briefs with the Supreme Court each advocating an unlimited right to abortion throughout pregnancy and paid for at taxpayer expense.
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Her comments followed remarks she gave earlier in the day saying the Roe v. Wade abortion case allowing virtually unlimited abortions any time during pregnancy is "settled law."
Sotomayor was a member of the board of the Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund from 1980 to 1992.
The New York Times notes that Sotomayor "was an involved and ardent supporter of their various legal efforts."
The group has come under fire for filing numerous amicus briefs with the Supreme Court each advocating an unlimited right to abortion throughout pregnancy and paid for at taxpayer expense.
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