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Inhofe And Racism: A Study In Contrasts

By The Daily Dish
Aug 6 2009, 10:39 AM ET

"In an effort to honor the life and service of Strom Thurmond, Senator Lott made some comments that he probably wishes he had phrased differently. I do not believe Senator Lott meant to be malicious or racist with the comments he made. I believe he was merely honoring a great American on his 100th birthday [...] I do not believe he harbors racist sentiments in his heart," - Senator Jim Inhofe (R-OK), December 13, 2002.

"There is no other way you can interpret [Sotomayor's "wise Latina" speech]. She thinks that a woman with her experience can make a better conclusion than a white male – and to me, I consider that racist," - Inhofe, August 4, 2009.

(Hat tip: Ian Millhiser)



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