Newt is taking issue with a Sotomajor statement made in 2001. He wants her to withdraw.
The salient quote is excerpted below.
Is this payback? Recall the selection of Thomas and the Anita Hill sex trial. Yet Thomas made it through. Recall Alito and Roberts and the Federalist buddies they bring to the table. Weren't there charges that Alito belonged to a racist fraternity?
This is how it works. There must be a term for it in the political lexicon, perhaps its called "flipping."
CNN: Gingrich: Sotomayor 'racist,' should withdraw nomination
"I would hope that a wise Latina woman with the richness of her experience would more often than not reach a better conclusion than a white male who hasn't lived that life," Sotomayor said in that speech, describing how life experience can inform judicial opinions.
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Gingrich just can't figure out that his 15 mins. of fame is long over and that he is one of the worst hypocrites and loudmouths the hard right has ever puked forth. I wish he'd just STFU already and I'd also like to know why every word he utters is slavishly reported by the MSM still?
The MSM likes controversy because controversy sells. He's perfect for this role. He has credentials and a track record so he fits their profile. I'm not sure his presence is helping his cause, but its helping the Dems that's for sure.
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