This morning on Meet the Press David Gregory interviewed both Senator Leahy (D-VT) and Senator Sessions (R-AL), asking to give their perspective on Judge Sotomayor's "Wise Latina" remarks.
Check out how they both responded. Their statements especially Senator Sessions' comments, may in fact surprise you.
David Gregory (Meet the Press): "Calling her a Racist; Reverse Racist. Do you think that's appropriate? Do you that's fair? Do you think she's a Racist? Do you think Conservatives should stop using those words (Reverse Racist; Racist)?"
Senator Jeff Sessions (R-AL): "I read her speech. I'm troubled by her speech. I would not use such loaded words (Racist; Reverse Racist). They would not be words I would use. I don't think that, that's an appropriate description of her (Sotomayor). I would prefer that they (Conservatives) not. We should not demagogue race. Its an important issue in our country. We need to handle it with the respect and care it deserves."
David Gregory: "Are you troubled by her (Sotomayor's) remarks?"
Senator Leahy (D-VT): "We'll have to talk to her about her remarks and we will during the hearing. I totally reject those kind of claims made by leaders of the Republican Party like Newt Gingrich and Rush Limbaugh. To call her or equate her with the head of the KKK or call her a Bigot. This is Baloney!"
"Nothing in her background would indicate that she is a bigot or equivalent to the KKK or anything else."
"This is a woman who has a compelling story."
"It is about qualifications."
"It would be ridiculous to think that someone's life experience would not affect them."
(Senator Sessions explains why he would not label Judge Sotomayor as a Reverse Racist or Racist.)
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(Senator Leahy calls use of the word "Racist" when describing Judge Sotomayor Baloney!)
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