WASHINGTON - JUNE 02: U.S. Supreme Court nominee and Federal Appeals Court judge Sonia Sotomayor leaves after a meeting with Senate Republican Leader Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) on Capitol Hill June 2, 2009 in Washington, DC. Sotomayor made her rounds on the Hill to visit senators who will vote for her confirmation process. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

WASHINGTON - JUNE 02: U.S. Supreme Court nominee and Federal Appeals Court judge Sonia Sotomayor leaves after a meeting with Senate Republican Leader Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) on Capitol Hill June 2, 2009 in Washington, DC. Sotomayor made her rounds on the Hill to visit senators who will vote for her confirmation process.

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  1. With the addition of the Supreme Court's newest member, Justice Sonia Sotomayor, center, the high court sits for a new group photograph, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009, at the Supreme Court in Washington. From left are: Associate Justice Antonin Scalia, Sotomayor, and Associate Justice Clarence Thomas.
  2. The newest Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, center, poses with members of her family outside the Supreme Court in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009, following an investiture ceremony with her colleagues. From left are, her step-father Omar Lopez, her mother Celina Sotomayor, Sotomayor, her sister-in-law Tracey Sotomayor, and brother Juan Sotomayor.
  3. This undated photo released by Latina magazine shows Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor on the cover of the December-January double issue of Latina.
  4. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor listens to the program during the Attorney General's 57th Annual Awards Ceremony at Constitution Hall in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009.
  5. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, acknowledges the audience from her seat during a performance celebrating Hispanic musical heritage on the South Lawn of the White House Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009, in Washington.
  6. Pro-life activists demonstrate in front of the US Supreme Court on October 5, 2009 in Washington, DC. The US Supreme Court, which now includes its first Hispanic justice Sonia Sotomayor, begins a new term Monday that will focus on hot-button issues including gun rights and counter-terrorism. The nation's highest court, whose decisions deeply affect US policy, will also go to work amid growing speculation over the possible departure of a judge. The nine justices have agreed to examine 55 cases this term. They will soon decide whether to add to that roster an appeal brought by Guantanamo Bay detainees who have been cleared for release and are seeking resettlement in the United States.
  7. WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 21: Former Massachusetts Governor and GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney addresses a forum of the Foreign Policy Initiative at the W Hotel September 21, 2009 in Washington, DC. Romney said the Obama Administration's foreign policy has alienated allies like Poland and encouraged autocrats like Vladamir Putin in Russia.
  8. WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 21: Former Massachusetts Governor and GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney has a microphone attached to his tie before addressing a forum of the Foreign Policy Initiative at the W Hotel September 21, 2009 in Washington, DC. Romney said the Obama Administration's foreign policy has alienated allies like Poland and encouraged autocrats like Vladamir Putin in Russia.
  9. WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 21: Former Massachusetts Governor and GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney addresses a forum of the Foreign Policy Initiative at the W Hotel September 21, 2009 in Washington, DC. Romney said the Obama Administration's foreign policy has alienated allies like Poland and encouraged autocrats like Vladamir Putin in Russia.
  10. WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 21: Former Massachusetts Governor and GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney addresses a forum of the Foreign Policy Initiative at the W Hotel September 21, 2009 in Washington, DC. Romney said the Obama Administration's foreign policy has alienated allies like Poland and encouraged autocrats like Vladamir Putin in Russia.
  11. WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 21: Former Massachusetts Governor and GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney addresses a forum of the Foreign Policy Initiative at the W Hotel September 21, 2009 in Washington, DC. Romney said the Obama Administration's foreign policy has alienated allies like Poland and encouraged autocrats like Vladamir Putin in Russia.
  12. WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 21: Former Massachusetts Governor and GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney addresses a forum of the Foreign Policy Initiative at the W Hotel September 21, 2009 in Washington, DC. Romney said the Obama Administration's foreign policy has alienated allies like Poland and encouraged autocrats like Vladamir Putin in Russia.
  13. WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 06: (L-R) Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD), Sen. John McCain (R-AZ), Rep. John Boehner (R-OH), and Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) walk from the White House after meeting with U.S. President Barack Obama along with other members of Congress October 6, 2009 in Washington, DC. Obama met with Congressional leadership and the chairs and ranking members of the relevant committees to discuss planning for Afghanistan and Pakistan.
  14. WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 06: (L-R) Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD), Sen. John McCain (R-AZ), Rep. John Boehner (R-OH), and Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) walk from the White House after meeting with U.S. President Barack Obama along with other members of Congress October 6, 2009 in Washington, DC. Obama met with Congressional leadership and the chairs and ranking members of the relevant committees to discuss planning for Afghanistan and Pakistan.
  15. WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 06: (L-R) Rep. John Boehner (R-OH), Sen. John McCain (R-AZ), and Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) talk outside the White House after meeting with U.S. President Barack Obama along with other members of Congress October 6, 2009 in Washington, DC. Obama met with Congressional leadership and the chairs and ranking members of the relevant committees to discuss planning for Afghanistan and Pakistan.
  16. WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 06: (L-R) Rep. John Boehner (R-OH), Sen. John McCain (R-AZ), and Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) talk outside the White House after meeting with U.S. President Barack Obama along with other members of Congress October 6, 2009 in Washington, DC. Obama met with Congressional leadership and the chairs and ranking members of the relevant committees to discuss planning for Afghanistan and Pakistan.

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