Graham says he ‘could vote for’ Sotomayor

Sen. Lindsey Graham, a South Carolina Republican who has been very critical of Sonia Sotomayor, appears to be changing his tune on the Supreme Court nominee.

The Miami Herald reports that Graham, unlike some other Republican senators who continue to gear up for a fight over Sotomayor’s confirmation, is weakening in his opposition.

Here is what Graham said, per the Herald:

”The only way she can get derailed is if she performs poorly next week,” acknowledged Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., a Senate Judiciary Committee member. He said he was still undecided, but added, “I honestly think I could vote for her.”

That’s a far cry from some of Graham’s earlier remarks on Sotomayor. Graham had previously said that he was “deeply troubled” by Sotomayor’s record and “ideology.” Graham also said that Sotomayor may have a “character problem” in early June.

This, of course, could be interpreted as another sign that Sotomayor’s confirmation hearings, which begin next Monday, may not produce very many fireworks.

jeremy.jacobs@digital-staging.thehill.com