What does John Edwards really think of Miguel Estrada? He is only the nominee because he is Hispanic:
The obstructionists include Edwards. While claiming that he supports diversity, he apparently doesn’t think we should push the concept too far by encouraging diversity of thought, ideology or political views.
“We need more Hispanics on the federal bench, but we should choose people because they have the right record, not just the right last name,” Edwards said.
The implication is that, now that it is hip to be Hispanic, a person named “Estrada” or “Gonzalez” or “Rodriguez” can write his or her own ticket.
I can’t wait to call my parents and give them the good news. In light of the way that their generation was denied opportunities because of their ethnicity, it is worth taking a moment to contemplate The World According to John Edwards, where apparently being Latino is like winning the lottery.
OK, I’ve contemplated. And Edwards doesn’t know what he’s talking about. It was foolish, and a tad racist, for the senator to imply that someone with Estrada’s credentials — Honduran immigrant, honors graduate from Harvard Law School, clerk for a Supreme Court justice — received an appellate court nomination simply because he is Hispanic.
I will await the uproar and condemnation from the usual suspects on the left. I will be waiting a while- Edwards is a Democrat, after all.
(via Hanks)
jaboobie
a tad racist? I think it’s the worst kind.
M. Scott Eiland
I have the feeling that the Edwards campaign is going to be the moment for sweet vengeance for all of the crap that Dan Quayle and GWB got regarding their intellect–between his performance on interview shows and gaffes like this, Edwards is going to be a ripe target for suggestions that he’s a few tacos short of a combo plate as far as grey matter goes.
Barbara
Oh Goodie, now we get to watch the TRAINING of a very inexperienced person who has just been nominated. Can you imagine if Kerry died and EDWARDS was President, NOW THAT IS SCARY…I was really thinking of voting for the DEMS this time but now that they have put in EDWARDS, they helped me make my mind up…I think CHENEY is much more experienced in the world.