Elena not a lipstick lesbo, fer sure!
Some say she is an elitist - running with an ivory tower posse of Ivy League academics - with no actual hands-on experience.
Others argue that her lack of Judicial experience (she’s never been a bench-warmer or presided over any legal proceeding in that capacity) - may be a plus.
“Kagan will maintain an open mind,” her supporters vigorously argue.
The other side of that coin?
When the confirmation hearings commence, Kagan will have a bit of wiggle room, which hard-line opponents do not hanker up to.
For example, because there is no paper trail to track, lawmakers will have to rely on her responses at the hearings to determine how she will act on various issues that may come before the high court in the future.
Here’s the catch, though.
When probed by lawmakers, some worry Kagan may beg off on the grounds that she doesn’t know how she’ll vote - and likewise - would prefer not to comment this way or that for obvious reasons.
Because her rulings in the U.S Supreme Court would impact the country for decades to come, understandably, a handful of politicians are wringing their hands in dismay.
More importantly, critics have noted on record - that because a case may come before her on a specific issue she may be asked about at the hearings - she would be within her rights to remain close-lipped.
Which comes to the issue of her sexuality and private life.
Yesterday morning - when I reached for a paper - I spied a headline which noted that Kagan was Obama’s choice for the Supreme Court Justice vacancy.
I did a double-take.
For a moment, my eyes must have played tricks on me, because I thought the headline read:
“Elena Kagan cross-dresser.”
I double-checked and re-read the screaming caption.
In fact, the daily was reporting that Kagan was a “crossover” nominee.
What this meant, of course, was that the perky little career woman - affectionately referred to as "Shorty" - appealed to both Democrats and Republicans alike.
But, the subject of her sexuality remained on my mind.
In fact, a short while later - when I was cruising the Internet - I spotted at least one link for a story on Kagan with the following title:
Kagan a lesbian!
Golly, why would anyone think that?
Let’s see now.
Kagain is almost fifty years of age, wears manly-style suits, is unmarried, and has a demeanor that is largely husky in nature.
Does she have a close female friend luring in the shadows?
What does it matter?
Whether or not she is gay, is relevant to the proceedings, for one very good reason.
Do I have to remind folks that closing arguments for the "Gay Marriage" issue will be heard in June in San Francisco Federal District Court - and that it is wholly possible - that the case may eventually end up at the Supreme Court in the next year or so?
If Ms. Kagan maneuvers her way onto the bench, what will her position be on the issue of same-sex marriage, then?
More importantly, If she is gay, would she have to recuse herself?
If not, could she render an opinion on the issue, without bias?
News at 11!
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