A new Ipsos/McClatchy poll suggests that Republicans could be in political trouble if they oppose the confirmation of Sonia Sotomayor — especially with Hispanic voters.
The poll finds that attacks against Sotomayor haven’t caught on with the general population — though neither has the positive case for her. She has a favorable rating of 29% compared to an unfavorable rating of only 14%, with 55% undecided. But among Hispanics, that numbers stands at 51%-4%-44%. And respondents said by a 54%-21% margin that the Senate should confirm her, with a 74%-9% among Hispanics.
Then came this question: “If Senate Republicans overwhelmingly oppose the nomination of Sonia Sotomayor to the United States Supreme Court, what effect, if any, will this have on your favorability toward the Republican party?” Among the general public it was 24% more favorable to 37% less favorable — and among Hispanics, it’s 20%-42%.
