Critics say they need time to examine record of Obama 's high profile nominee . Conservative media calls Sonia Sotomayor ` ` liberal judicial activist '' Sotomayor 's confirmation virtually certain in Democratic - majority states , analysts say . Sonia Sotomayor is virtually sure to be confirmed by the Democratic-dominated Senate , analysts say . Obama has said he wants Sotomayor confirmed before August congressional elections .
Critics say they need time to examine record of Obama 's high profile nominee . Conservative media calls Sonia Sotomayor ` ` liberal judicial activist '' Sotomayor 's confirmation virtually certain in Democratic - majority states , analysts say . Obama has said he wants Sotomayor confirmed before August congressional elections .