From the Associated Press via ABC News:
Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele has a message for President Obama and his stated goal of replacing Supreme Court Justice David Souter with a judge who brings empathy to the bench: "Empathize right on your behind."
Sitting in for host Bill Bennett on the "Morning in America" radio show Friday, Steele, a lawyer, said Obama should be searching for a judge who understands the U.S. Constitution and the rule of law.
"Crazy nonsense empathetic! I'll give you empathy. Empathize right on your behind. Craziness!" Steele told a radio audience. He appeared on the "Morning in America" radio show, substituting for regular host Bill Bennett.
Speaking to reporters last week to announce Souter's retirement, Obama said he would seek a replacement who combines an impeccable legal background with "empathy and understanding" for how the law is applied.
Well: Think about it. What in hell does "empathy" have to do with the interpretation of the Constitution anyway?
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