[Optimist]

I saw the original lead-in question and it set her up for the answer she gave. As I recall, she was asked what she thought of another woman being nominated; What was she supposed to say? Would you expect her to say ‘no, there are already enough women on the court’?

The original question was not specific to Kagan as the candidate...about whom she would not likely have any specific knowledge.

She was sandbagged.

The answer is being taken and used out of context to indicate support for this particular candidate.

[NormsRevenge]

There should be a clip available of the entire segment..

sandbagging? on Fox? Oh my.

[Outlaw Woman]

Set up...my ass. There is always a way out of a set up but it does require thinking. No...out of the mouth proceedeth the thoughts of the heart.

Never will I see Laura Bush the same. And Kaslin...bless your heart...stop posting the island of sanity because it was all a front. These people had as much regard for us and our country as Benedict Arnold.

[Humal]

“She was sandbagged.

The answer is being taken and used out of context to indicate support for this particular candidate.”

Not having read the article, this was my first thought (WHY I didn’t read the article). Knowing how the media play, and knowing Lady Laura, these were my thoughts too.

[mickie]

"As I recall, she was asked what she thought of another woman being nominated"

After taking a second look at the question, you are right. Laura wasn't asked what she thought of Kagan, she was asked what she thought of another "woman".

I am upset about her views on abortion and gay marriage, but I'm not going to compond the problem.

[wardaddy]

She could have said she supported candidate based on their views not gender.

it’s easy

[Guenevere]

Do you really consider her that stupid?...that she couldn't think beyond the question and give an appropriate answer other than ..'gee whiz, duh, let's have more women'.....

You're saying they 'set her up'....I'm saying 'she REALLY meant what she said!'

[mojitojoe]

So was she sandbagged when she also said she is pro choice and pro gay marriage? stop making excuses for her.

[Gator113]

Don’t clutter this discussion with facts! Do not attempt to use common sense to get to the truth.

You, just like so many others, are supposed to immediately fold on anything the media says.... they are the truth... they are the opinion makers.

I saw the same thing that you did and I walked away with the same interpretation, but WE are all supposed to hate anything Bush, so shut up about all of this and get on the train!

Now, have a great day....