Elena Kagan
New Mexico’s U.S. senators were quick today to praise President Barack Obama’s nomination of Elena Kagan to serve on the Supreme Court.
From U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman:
“After closely examining her record, last year I joined a bipartisan group of senators who supported Elena Kagan for the position of solicitor general. Ms. Kagan has demonstrated sound judgment and exhibited great skill in that key position, as well as in many other challenging jobs she has held. She is also highly regarded in the legal community. I look forward to supporting her nomination.”
And from Sen. Tom Udall:
“Elena Kagan is regarded as one of the nation’s leading legal minds. She has proven to be a very able litigator and has received high praise from across the political spectrum throughout her career. I’m pleased that President Obama has selected such a capable, well-regarded candidate and I look forward to learning more about her judicial philosophy as the confirmation process unfolds.”