5 seconds ago 2009-11-09T08:37:27-08:00
Sessions vs. Sotomayor: Neither side gave an inch. In the early round, it looks like Republicans won't put a dent in the nominee's composure. Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy interrupted ranking Republican Jeff Sessions at one point to say he disagreed with one of the GOP senator's comments. But it looks like Sotomayor doesn't need any help.
At times Sessions and Sotomayor gave each other other forced smiles but the sparring was intense.
Seconds after Sessions finished, Leahy announced he was inserting into the record the very favorable reports from bar associations and the Congressional Research Service. Each side is trying for every possible advantage.
-Larry Margasak, AP reporter, Congress
