Graham: Sotomayor not racist, but apology expected [Graham, Romney criticize Rush, Newt]

The Hill, Washington, DC ^ | 2009-05-31 | Kevin Bogardus

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Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) rejected charges Sunday that President Obama’s Supreme Court nominee, Judge Sonia Sotomayor, is a racist.

Asked if he agreed with former House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) and conservative radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh that Sotomayor is a racist, the South Carolina Republican said he disagreed.

“No, they interject themselves in the debate. They have got an audience to entertain and Newt is a political commentator. I’m a United States senator,” Graham said on "Fox News Sunday" with Chris Wallace. “I don’t think she’s a racist. She should be proud of what she has accomplished in life.”

Earlier, the senator highlighted comments from a speech Sotomayor gave in 2001 that suggested that she, a Latina women, would make a better judge than a white man because of her life experiences. Graham said the U.S. Court of Appeals Second Circuit judge should retract that statement.

“What she said was that based on her life experiences that a Latina women, somebody with her background, would be a better judge than a guy like me, a white guy from South Carolina. It is troubling,” Graham said. “It’s inappropriate and I hope she will apologize.”

Graham was joined by former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney (R) in disagreeing with Gingrich and Limbaugh on thier belief that Sotomayor is a racist.

“I disagree with them. This is a process where you have a individual that is intelligent, well-educated and has an extensive record. She deserves a full and fair hearing,” Romney said. “We will have a chance to hear what she has to say.”

[rabscuttle385]

Lindsey Graham is a douche...which is why he was booed in absentia at the Va. GOP convention yesterday.

[dirtboy]

Graham was joined by former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney (R) in disagreeing with Gingrich and Limbaugh on thier belief that Sotomayor is a racist.

Mitt, go home and STAY home.

[rabscuttle385]

Romney ping!

[dirtboy]

I’m a United States senator,” Graham said

Dear residents of the state of South Carolina. Please do something about that next election. Thanks in advance.

[jwalsh07]

Mitt and Lindsay vying for the John McCain I Love to Criticise Conservatives Award for 2009.

[rabscuttle385]

Graham ping!

[devane617]

WHY!!!!! In God’s name do people keep electing guys like Graham and McCain?

[ken21]

if a duck quacks, it’s a duck.

these pubies are rino-progressives, doing bipartisanship

for their best buds, the democrat-socialists.

[NavVet]

RINO’s line up in support of a radical leftist, go figure.

I wonder if she had substituted “White Man for “Latina Women” and Black Male for “White Male” if the two RINO’s would still not consider the remark offensive.

[ladyjane]

Lindsey Gr-amnesty

[ExTexasRedhead]

I recommend telephone calls to these two moron’s offices just after calling the RNC and expressing your thoughts about them to Steele. Add: SEE YOU AT THE TEA PARTIES AND, BTW, NO DONATIONS, NO CAMPAIGN WORKERS; NO SUPPORT.

[Deo volente]

“No, they interject themselves in the debate. They have got an audience to entertain and Newt is a political commentator. I’m a United States senator,” Graham said

If Sen. Graham and his colleagues interjected themselves in the debate rather than fawning over and rubber-stamping everything the Democrats propose, we would have a healthier discussion of the issues and a better government.

[Paladin2]

"I’m a United States senator"

So was 0be and is Teddy. It's not something to be proud of these days.

[NormsRevenge]

Lindsey Who?

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from what I am picking up talking points-wise so far..

ya have to take Judge Sotomayor’s comments in context. my spin meter is already busted as we ‘context’ along.

Meet the Perps circled the wagons immediately on he issue w/ leaky eahy and Jeff Sessions up first. (Click)

I’m watching Ice Truckers ‘til the racing starts. ;-)

[mono]

Unfortunately the next election for him is in 2014.

[Altura Ct.]

Apology for what Mr. Douchebag?

[DirtyHarryY2K]

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[CottonBall]

Grahamnesty has no clout on this issue.

[longtermmemmory]

TRANSLATION: Craham” Please let me surrender Mr. Obama!! just give a clintonian appology for the rubes and I will bend over and grab the ankles for you!”

PS: Graham “please don’t hurt me.”

[CottonBall]

No, they interject themselves in the debate. They have got an audience to entertain and Newt is a political commentator. I’m a United States senator,” Graham said on "Fox News Sunday" with Chris Wallace. “I don’t think she’s a racist. She should be proud of what she has accomplished in life.”

Sounds to me like he's saying that since he's a senator, his opinion is more valid. THAT is elitism!