Senators Hatch and Murkowski to Oppose Kagan
Senatros Orrin Hatch and Lisa Murkowski have stated their intention to oppose Elena Kagan's nomination to the Supreme Court:
WASHINGTON — GOP Sens. Orrin Hatch of Utah and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska said Friday they'll oppose Elena Kagan's nomination to the Supreme Court.
Hatch supported Kagan's installation as U.S. solicitor general. Murkowski did not.
The Senate Judiciary Committee also announced Friday that it will take up Kagan's nomination on July 13, although it is likely Republicans will seek a delay before a final vote. Hatch is a member of the committee.
Hatch said a Supreme Court nominee needs "both legal experience and, more importantly, the appropriate judicial philosophy." And he said that "General Kagan regrettably does not meet this standard."
Murkowski said Kagan also did not give Americans any idea how she will approach "difficult cases" as a justice at her confirmation hearing.
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