Gillibrand Seeks Ride on Sotomayor’s Robe

Typical garbage post from this Soros-funded pseudo paper. Puerto Ricans are citizens of the U.S. There are by definition no illegal alien Puerto Ricans in the U.S. Why, aside from Hispanic ethnic nationalism, should they feel an affinity for Mexicans who illegally crossed our borders?

Here's my Gillibrand summary. I called her transformation in support of corruption and illegal activity over a week before it happened.

On the very day it was announced that Souter was leaving, Gillibrand and Schumer recommended — in a letter to the President signed by both of them — that Sotomayor would be a good choice for the Supreme Court vacancy. It's hardly “a ride” if the President appoints the same person they recommended. I think your headline and first graf are mean-spirited, spiteful and small. And to say Gillibrand is against immigrants or immigration is a nonsense. The Hispanic state lawmaker the New York Times quoted, Assemblyman Pete Rivera, has since changed his tune and is now a Gillibrand supporter. If you had included his name, people could have looked him up to find out that he has done a 180 and endorsed Gillibrand — but apparently, you don't want your readers to know that.

Well said Lorraine! Gillibrand was in favor right from the start. This article is pathetic. Of course Gillibrand complimented the President on his choice. She and Senator Schumer suggested it in the first place!

Both Senator Gillibrand and Schumer came out early and strong for Sotomayor. Their outspoken support elevated her candidacy, and it cannot have been lost on President Obama that it would be helpful to have Schumer, with his powerful position on the Senate Judiciary Committee, championing this appointment and confirmation. Senator Gillibrand supported Sotomayor because she admires a strong, able, accomplished New York woman who has shown remarkable discipline in focusing on, and attaining, her goals against great odds. Gillibrand has made strong friends in NY's immigrant advocacy and is working closely with their leadership to provide college scholarships and loans to their children, and to bring an end to the painful separation of immigrant families.

How refreshing! Two very smart, accomplished, dynamic and high profile women working together to make everyone else's lfe and our country a better place. Let us all emulate the bold leadership of these fabulous New York role models.

Why must you twist the story to make it sound as though Sen. Gillibrand is “sucking up” to the Latino community? Sen. Gillibrand has always been a huge champion of promoting women and diversity. From the beginning, she has been an advocate for comprehensive immigration reform–not the piecemeal legislation put forth by the Bush administration. She sees the big picture, which, apparently, the media is unable to grasp. Plus, as a New Yorker, Sen. Gillibrand understands the importance of having a fellow New Yorker on this country's highest court.

Sen. Gillibrand, like many of us, was aware of Judge Sotomayor's prominence in this selection process. Like the great Senator that she is, Gillibrand used all her clout to help bring this nomination to her sister New Yorker – a smart, tough and tested voice for all people. The President was striving for the best candidate and New York produced one of our own. We are a proud bunch — especially with these two extraordinary women working on our behalf. Ms Queens

Once again Senator Gillibrand showed early leadership on a critical issue and exercised excellent judgement in her recommendation to the President. That the author of this article wishes otherwise is puzzling and foolish.

On immigration, there are issues that were not significant issues in Gillibrand’s rural, conservative district, and are now very significant issues in other parts of New York.

“She certainly is reaching out to us,” said Jackie Hilly, executive director of New Yorkers Against Gun Violence, who said her group is taking “a wait-and-see approach” to the new senator.

You make it sound as if she didn't really recommend Sotomayor in advance of President Obama's public disclosure, but it's true. Perhaps she recognized a highly qualified and intelligent candidate in her own state, and that's all it is. Sometimes, a duck is just a duck.

Wrong quote, same point. Several hot button issues were not prominent in her former district–where I live. Skeptics see this as flip-flopping, but Gillibrand has always been a passionate advocate for her constituents. She takes her role as a public REPRESENTATIVE seriously. Now, her constituency encompasses all of NY, and she is listening to these populations, and refining legislation and advocacy to meet their needs.

Chung-Wha Hong, executive director of the New York Immigration Coalition, was encouraged after meeting Gillibrand. “She said she was willing to make a clean break with her past and voting record,” said Hong, an initial skeptic.

On immigration, there are issues that were not significant issues in Gillibrand’s rural, conservative district, and are now very significant issues in other parts of New York.

“She certainly is reaching out to us,” said Jackie Hilly, executive director of New Yorkers Against Gun Violence, who said her group is taking “a wait-and-see approach” to the new senator.

You make it sound as if she didn't really recommend Sotomayor in advance of President Obama's public disclosure, but it's true. Perhaps she recognized a highly qualified and intelligent candidate in her own state, and that's all it is. Sometimes, a duck is just a duck.

Wrong quote, same point. Several hot button issues were not prominent in her former district–where I live. Skeptics see this as flip-flopping, but Gillibrand has always been a passionate advocate for her constituents. She takes her role as a public REPRESENTATIVE seriously. Now, her constituency encompasses all of NY, and she is listening to these populations, and refining legislation and advocacy to meet their needs.

Chung-Wha Hong, executive director of the New York Immigration Coalition, was encouraged after meeting Gillibrand. “She said she was willing to make a clean break with her past and voting record,” said Hong, an initial skeptic.