Here are the talking points:

o President Obama's nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court is an important decision that will have an impact on the United States long after his administration.

o Republicans are committed to a fair confirmation process and will reserve judgment until more is known about Judge Sotomayor's legal views, judicial record and qualifications.

o Until we have a full view of the facts and comprehensive understanding of Judge Sotomayor's record, Republicans will avoid partisanship and knee-jerk judgments – which is in stark contrast to how the Democrats responded to the Judge Roberts and Alito nominations.

o To be clear, Republicans do not view this nomination without concern. Judge Sotomayor has received praise and high ratings from liberal special interest groups. Judge Sotomayor has also said that policy is made on the U.S. Court of Appeals.

o Republicans believe that the confirmation process is the most responsible way to learn more about her views on a number of important issues.

o The confirmation process will help Republicans, and all Americans, understand more about judge Sotomayor's thoughts on the importance of the Supreme Court's fidelity to the Constitution and the rule of law.

o Republicans are the minority party, but our belief that judges should interpret rather than make law is shared by a majority of Americans.

o Republicans look forward to learning more about Judge Sotomayor's legal views and to determining whether her views reflect the values of mainstream America.

Could you possibly pick one or two and “decode” it for me?

It's in code, you know it's in code, I know it's in code. Let's not waste each other's time trying to be cute – which is exactly what the GOP is about to start doing, given that they know how many of them voter for her in the past, some twice.

I disagree with the generic ideological objections reflected in the talking points which is, of course, part of what make them talking points. That's what defines talking points. That's why bloggers often reject talking points – because they are generic and not original.

Substance – give us substance. We've known for days now that the GOP was preparing to object to and paint as “Radical” and “hard left” pretty much any nominee. I'm expressing exasperation with the continued failure to pick on things that really could be picked on.

I suspect she will be confirmed and she will be very good. I also know that I don't agree with everything. If there are to be hearings, then let the hearings be about more than posturing. But based on those talking points, it does not appear that the GOP is interested in anything more. That is very unfortunate.

Is there anything in the RNC talking points you disagree with?