[counterpunch]

He also made it clear that the President was looking for a certain kind of candidate, namely a woman to replace Justice O’Connor.

That just shows what happens when you play identity politics.
Shame on Bush for violating his own position on Affirmative Action.

[Dane]

That just shows what happens when you play identity politics. Shame on Bush for violating his own position on Affirmative Action

You do know that Ken Starr was considered for Thomas's seat, things may have been very different if GWHB hadn't played "identity politics" as you call it.