If Sen. HAtch is offended by something Sotomayor wrote in 1996, why did he vote for her nom in 1998?

[babylonsister]

:shrug:

http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2009/05/hatch-im-now-concerned-about-things-sotomayor-wrote-before-i-supported-her-last-time.php
Video at link~

Hatch: I'm Now Concerned About Things Sotomayor Wrote Before I Supported Her Last Time
By Brian Beutler - May 26, 2009, 4:06PM


Earlier today, Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-UT) called in to MSNBC to raise concerns about a judge whom he's supported twice.

Hatch cites, among other things, an article Sotomayor wrote in 1996--two years before he supported her confirmation to the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. But, he says, the Supreme Court is a different thing altogether.

As a senior, and influential, member of the Judiciary Committee, Hatch will have significant sway over how quickly and smoothly the coming confirmation process moves forward.

[spanone]

1. cause like most politicians, he has a selective memory...especially rethuglicons

[FSogol]

2. Because he is a HYPOCRITE with situational ethics. n/t

[babylonsister]

5. Situational ethics. That's a perfect description! nt

[librechik]

3. Youtube did not yet exist.

nobody was ever going to find out--then.

[joeybee12]

4. Stop making sense!

:mad: