Former comedian and failed radio host Al Franken, had some bizarre things to say about Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor.
Franken told Sotomayor that she was “the most experienced Supreme Court nominee in 100 years.” He said her story is inspirational and one in which “all Americans should take great pride in.
“Interestingly enough, many others are seeing Sotomayor for what she really is…
Sonia Sotomayor will begin her confirmation hearings next week with some of the highest levels of public opposition of any Supreme Court nominee in the last two decades, according to a new poll by CNN and the Opinion Research Corporation.
In fact, only one nominee had a higher level of opposition: Harriet Miers, who was appointed by President George W. Bush in 2005. Miers later withdrew her nomination under questions about her qualifications from both the political left and right.