Obama celebrates Kagan’s confirmation as 112th Supreme Court justice; swearing in Saturday

Obama celebrates Kagan’s confirmation to top court

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is reveling in the confirmation of Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court, his second successful appointment to the nation’s highest court.

Both Obama and Kagan were beaming as the president celebrated the moment at a reception in the East Room of the White House.

Said the proud president: “This is a good day.” He lauded Kagan for what he described as her formidable intellect and path-breaking career.

On Saturday, she’s to be sworn in at the Supreme Court as the successor to retired Justice John Paul Stevens.

The 50-year-old U.S. solicitor general won confirmation Thursday over Republican opposition.

Obama’s first Supreme Court appointment, Justice Sonia Sotomayor, joined the court last year.