First we had Republicans insulting Sonia Sotomayor's intelligence. (I hate to break it to you, you bigoted asshats, but there are intelligent women and intelligent persons of color out there. I know, it's amazing!)
Now we have this official press release from James Inhofe:
Without doubt, Judge Sotomayor's personal life story is truly inspiring. I congratulate her on being nominated. As the U.S. Senate begins the confirmation process, I look forward to looking closer at her recent rulings and her judicial philosophy.
"Of primary concern to me is whether or not Judge Sotomayor follows the proper role of judges and refrains from legislating from the bench. Some of her recent comments on this matter have given me cause for great concern. In the months ahead, it will be important for those of us in the U.S. Senate to weigh her qualifications and character as well as her ability to rule fairly without undue influence from her own personal race, gender, or political preferences."
Yes, James, only white males are capable of being impartial. Latinos and women (and especially Latino women) will automatically rule in favor of other Latinos and women, and against white males. It's just the way we are. Maybe it's the darker skin, maybe it's the ovaries, who can tell?
Asshatting asshat.
