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Without Senator Joe Biden present, I expect the discourse to be somewhat improved. That said, these confirmations are more about having the Senators expound relentlessly so that they can hear their own voices, rather than get the nominee to opine on their judicial philosophy.
Watch the GOP attempt to get a clearer understanding of Sotomayor's position on Ricci, and why she reached the decision she did and which was lambasted by all nine members on the Court.
Today's hearings will lay the groundwork for her eventual confirmation (Democrats hold the numbers to make this happen regardless of GOP opposition).
UPDATE:
Scotusblog has running updates and is liveblogging. Also, here are some questions that a range of law professors and experts would like to see asked (though don't expect any substantive answers).
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