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But you see, the Democrats are not opposing him because of his race - but his politics - we are touting him and everyone can just swear all they want to - but we know he was nominated because he was Hispanic

Almost every candidate for a political position has some quality that is played up.

Byrd played up his impoverished background. He even got involved in an "I grew up poorer than you" shouting match on the Senate floor.

Abe Lincoln's railsplitting and being born in a log cabin were touted. Did that particular PR campaign and its appeal to emotions take away from his performance in office?

By the way, the Democrats are unfairly applying the litmus test to several of the judicial candidates, even though most of them lie and say they aren't. The are also throwing a monkey wrench into the usual workings of the Senate by refusing to allow an up or down vote on the senate floor. They are in the minority but are trying to take control of the Senate.

The Democrats use the race card day in and day out. Maybe there would be fewer complaints if they didn't use it all the time. The Republicans, if they are using it, are using it with their backs to the wall.

When the enemy is storming your position you use the ammo you've got, even if you would not ordinarily use it.

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The Democrats use the race card day in and day out.

Yes, I know - it is despicable.

Maybe there would be fewer complaints if they didn't use it all the time.

Oh a little bit destructive is OK?

The Republicans, if they are using it, are using it with their backs to the wall.

That would have done the Clinton spin machine proud. That is such a vile thought - I don't know what to day.

When the enemy is storming your position you use the ammo you've got, even if you would not ordinarily use it.

Burn down the house to kill the roaches, huh? Anything goes as long as the Republicans win? Integrity, equality, honesty, dignity be darned. We gotta win!!!

You know we are not talking about just a little slanted TV slot here - or a little misdirection - we are talking about using the vilest and most destructive kind of politics - but it's OK, because we don't do it often and we just have to. That is really very sad.

Well, President Bush used it to get rid of Trent Lott - and you can't deny he is pandering to the Hispanic for political gain and that is racist politics - so how much is not much?

You know there is an old saying about being a little bit pregant? Well you can't be a little bit despicable -