Wednesday was the first day of Loretta Lynch's confirmation hearings before the Senate Judiciary Committee, and so far, it looks like Republicans may consider her too "nominated by Barack Obama" to be confirmed as attorney general. In a fairly basic bit of identity clarification, Ms. Lynch claimed, in response to a question from Texas Sen. John Cornyn, that she is in fact a
They could do what a US Customs officer once did, when I was traveling from Toronto to NY with a colleague from Nigeria, and ask if black is her favorite color.
I demand to know what her spirit animal is and if she can do something about that guy who keeps presidenting while black by nominating her!
Also, " . . . not comfortable undertaking legal analysis without having had the ability to undertake a review of the relevant facts and the precedent there?" What is she? Some kind of socialist? Just spout off whatever sounds best to the people in earshot like the GOP does!
"No, I am not Eric Holder. Are you Louis Gohmert, Senator?"
When Sessions asked if Lynch supports the legalization of marijuana, she replied "No".
Unfortunately, I'm not making that one up.
The chair would like to remind you that you are under oath.
Rick Santorum TRIED TO WARN YOU GUYS!
John Cornyn can't tell if she's not Eric Holder? I thought Eric was the one with eyesight problems.
They could do what a US Customs officer once did, when I was traveling from Toronto to NY with a colleague from Nigeria, and ask if black is her favorite color.
Say what you like, but I still think Dolly Parton or Tammy Wynette would be more qualified.
Lynch- uppity, she was in a sorority! A black one! Graham- uppity, he doesn't have to take this any more!! He is a senator!
How dare they not congratulate her country on their recent successes, and wish her good will and continuing peace?
I don't understand why Sissy Spacek played Loretta Lynch in that old movie. They look nothing alike.
They did it in the Bible. This Christian nation should do the same. Right Christians?
Graham is trying to figure out if she’s uppity or bitchy.
“… but I look forward to continuing the discussions with you .”
I think she’s lying.
A polygamy analogue? Not bestiality? Not pederasty? That's new.
Such a Hobson's choice, keep the black male AG or approve the black female AG. How is that even fair?
I demand to know what her spirit animal is and if she can do something about that guy who keeps presidenting while black by nominating her!
Also, " . . . not comfortable undertaking legal analysis without having had the ability to undertake a review of the relevant facts and the precedent there?" What is she? Some kind of socialist? Just spout off whatever sounds best to the people in earshot like the GOP does!