(CNN) - As the Senate Judiciary Committee begins hearings on Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor, a Latino group is launching a radio ad in Florida highlighting Republican opposition to the first Hispanic nominee to the high court.
The ad, sponsored by Presente.org and Progressive Change Campaign Committee, features past remarks from conservative talk radio host Rush Limbaugh declaring Sotomayor a 'racist," and attacks Republican Rep. John Mica of the Florida's 7th Congressional District for not denouncing the remarks.
The group says the ads will target other key congressional districts in the future.
Full English translation of the ad:
Sonia Sotomayor is set to be the first Latina and Puerto Rican to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court.It is a proud moment for our community, yet Republican leaders insist on attacking her.
That's Republican leader Rush Limbaugh calling Judge Sotomayor a racist and a bigot.
It's insulting to all Latinos and Americans.We asked Republican John Mica if he would denounce Limbaugh's words.
His response? Silence.Let's put a stop to the hate. Call Congressman Mica (R-Florida) today.
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Way to go my Latina brothers and sisters.
I seldom agree with Limbaugh–for the most part, he's an authoritarian numbskull like the rest of the neo-cons, but Sotomayor is a racist and a bigot. There's no other possible interpretation of her willingness to screw white firemen and her comments that Hispanic women are smarter than everyone else.
Sorry Latinos but all the republicans know how to do is hate and be divisive, your wasting your breath. They know nothing else.
NO SOTOMAYOR.
NO SOTOMAYOR.
NO SOTOMAYOR.
NO SOTOMAYOR.
This country is in enough trouble without the likes of her in our high court.
Despite what anyone might think, Limbaugh is not a Republican leader. You can't be a Republican leader if you're not an elected official.
Um, the context of what she said was that a wise Latino woman would know more than a white male on the bench. Is that not racist? Apparently that's ok to some folks. To me, it's stupidity at it's finest to say such a remark. Obviously neither gender nor race determines your mental capacity. Also did she not rule against the white firefighters in NY? Apparently again, it doesn't matter, because they were white. Welcome to the new America. You can make comments about white people, but not other ethnicities. Wow, racism at its finest.
As a female Latina who is watching Sessions open the Sotomayor hearings, I cannot see how the GOP will be getting any Hispanic OR Female votes in any election from here on out. His comments were laced with bigoted remarks. Then at the end he said "I'm proud of you judge Sotomayor" ???????
Did he think the electorate wouldn't notice?
Judge Sotomayor seems to be well-qualified for the Court and I praise President Obama for his choice of her. The fact that she is a woman and a Latina just adds luster to her caandidacy– I am excited about her becoming a member of the Court.
Excuse me!!! The hate is coming from the left who think it is okay for Sotomayer to believe because she is a Latino, her thinking is superior to others - the worst kind of racism.
Last time I heard this is a country where you are allowed free speech! Not everyone thinks she would be a good pick for the Supreme Court and they are entitled to express their opinion whether or not you like it. I am sure most people would like to be able to express their opinion without fear of being ridiculed because it may be different.
Sonia Sotomayor could stop making racist comments...
That's a pretty cheap and hugely misleading ad.
Bully for you guys. Lets all ban together and get rid of RUSH once and for all. I hate his guts. He is a hateful person. I guess he has no one to love or love him. He has decided to make the world hate so he can feel powerful. More people could get along in this world if it were not for the hatefill demons like him.
Rush has nothing to say about racism. He is one of the most racist conservative I have seen. We need a different view in the Supreme Court. This is why we elected a man who does not fit the standard pattern of past presidents.. So what if her is black and she is Latina. Have you stopped and think that progress has been made in this country due to to people like them who are not afraid to bring a little change even if it involved going against our constitution. Be it known that our constitution is not fair for all. "all men are created equal" that is one of the most ridiculous things because we are not treated equal in any way or form. But back to Sotomayor, I think she is a great candidate, and I wish her the best. Rush needs to get his fact straight! If he has never been victim of discrimination then he has nothing to say!
Fresno, Ca
Folks,
I am not a fan of Rush, and I feel at times he can be over-bearing, but if I don't want to listen to him I change the radio station.
Rush Limbaugh is not a republican leader, he is a talk show host. A majority of his views are twisted so the liberal's can go 'AH-ha', and blast everyone who does not have a liberal view as being a Rush-clone.
Yes...he had a problem with prescription drugs, got help, talks about it, and is remorseful. I am sure some comments on the topic above will talk ill of his past problem.
But he raises a point, if words were changed in Supreme Court nominee's infamous qoute and the candidate was white...the media would be in a uproar.
Rush as a republican leader....yep...about as muchas Micheal Moore is a Democrat leader.
It's about time we do something about these hateful people who are mainly republicans who want to keep world leaders old white men.
Sotomayer started her own discrimination with the fire fighters - it's tough to live and die by the same sword.
"That's Republican leader Rush Limbaugh calling Judge Sotomayor a racist and a bigot.It's insulting to all Latinos and Americans."
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Ya see! Everybody knows who the de facto leader of the Republican Party is!
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"We asked Republican John Mica if he would denounce Limbaugh's words.His response? Silence."
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John Mica would not dare oppose the true leader of the Republican party. John Mica follows Rush Limbaugh, even if it makes him look spineless and weak.
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And I really do have to apologize to the Latino community. Had any other president, other than Obama nominated her, I sincerely doubt that these people would be attacking her like this.
However, I believe that she will be confirmed with little difficulty and she will be a great justice on the SCOTUS.
I can't understand why minorities are not offended by affirmative action– its rooted in the assumption that minorities can't succeed on their own. How very demeaning! That is racism straight up.
Does it matter what this guy says? Limbaugh isn't in the Senate who confirms nominees. So John Mica doesn't really matter in this case either. They could have saved their money on this one!
It amazes me that the spokesperson for the latino community believes that Rush Limbaugh is the leader of the Republican Party. Sure, lots of folks on here blow off steam and criticize the Republican Party everytime Rush says something, but you really should stop doing that. This article is proof. People actually believe it. Poor little fellow can't research for himself and learn that Rush Limbaugh is not the leader of his party. He just goes by what the bloggers say. Pitty.
Our country, over the last few years, has returned to hate-mongering the likes of which we cannot tolerate.
Blacks, Women, Hispanics, etc., are especially targeted by Good Ole Boys that want to "protect" their own.
It's sad, and unless things change I believe violence follows.
The Latino and Hispanic community needs to stop purchasing products made by the sponsors of Rush " Tokyo Rose " Limbaugh.
She is a racist....perhaps she should do as Congressman Mica has done and .... be silent if she doesn't want to reveal anymore of her core beliefs.
Rush Limbaugh is not a Republcan party leader! He is a citizen with a very strong opinion! Should every Congressman be required to denounce every person that has a strong opinion. Concentrate on officials not radio entertainers.
Limp Bough should get his talk show relocated to Iran or Iraq. This guy is the ipedomy of them (people other than rednecks) and us (right wing rednecks). Love to hear this nut on Al Jazeera too. It's just too bad a lot of patriotic young Americans have to die to preserve the rhetoric of this hateful redneck.
This is the end result of the Republican strategy, born in the 60's, of using racism for electoral advantage.
It's time that everyone, including the Latin community, realizes that the Republicans are morally bankrupt and just feed off of fear, hatred and ignorance, as most hard right wing organizations in history have.
Go for it! All the republicans can do is spew hatred and negatavity.
Racial politics in America is a sleazy business on all sides.
1. Conservatives have discovered racism in America. After carefully reading American history, they have come to the conclusion that minorities discriminate against white people, and they want to put a stop to it!. Reverse discrimination, Affirmative Action, Puerto Rican judges, the list is endless. Conservatives, like Limbaugh, heroically throw themselves into the battle, protecting the white race from the vicious attacks of Puerto Ricans.
2. Tom Wolfe created a verb: "Mau-mauing." This is when a member of a minority tries to win an argument by saying, "You only say that because you are a bigoted white man/woman!" This is designed to motivate the white person to give in so as to prove his/her lack of racism.
Both sides of the argument are sleazy. Limbaugh doesn't believe for a second that Sotomayor is racist. The people who are attacking Limbaugh do not believe for a moment that his comments are "insulting to all Latinos and Americans." They are insulting perhaps to Sotomayor, but to no one else.
What a shame that our democracy has devolved into this spectacle: liars shouting lies at each other.
The repuglican veil has once again lifted and they have been exposed to be the racist, godless party of wolves in sheep's clothing that Jesus warned us about.
They will always have their godless, hypocritical base that is easily led like lambs to the slaughterhouse – but I pray that TRUE Believers and TRUE Americans will not be fooled by their Machiavellian maneuvers.
As a Democrat and a Latino I also REMEMBER WHEN.........
My fellow DEMOCRATS were the FIRST to BLOCK an HISPANIC who was nominated ....Angel Estrada.
I also remember how they tried to block the only Black ..Clarence Thomas.
So while I am a Democrat and a Latino I will not let this type of propaganda cloud my judgment.
Latinos will not be bought and sold so easily and we will not blindly follow the Democrat leaders......as they have been known to go back on their word.
I am sure Judge Sotomayor will be nominated based on her experience and testimony, however, I hope that she will not be nominated simply for her ethnicity, as that would send us all back 100 years.
Typical liberal propaganda. They have no qualms labeling others as "racists" or "bigots," but when they are rightly labeled as such, they engage in a hysterical hissy fit. Apparently when they engage in character assassination, it's fine and perfectly legit; however, when the other side criticizes the racist & questionable comments of a liberal/radical, it's done out of "hate."
Pathetic.
Just another example of the Hate and Bigotry that the Republicans have for people of another race, or who aren't born again evangalist christrian, and the hate they have for people that don't think the way they think.........the Party of HATE.....Funny they are the Party that likes to insight FEAR too and they are the ones that have them most FEAR, their FEAR in in Rush Lumpball........their afraid of him.......he is the terrorist in the Republican party...........LOSERS
rush lumpball is a drugged out racist. he can only speak hatred.
The racial xenophobia in Limbaugh's GOP is appalling against the Hispanic community.
Too many Republican "leaders" are afraid to take a stand against Rush's nonsense and will rightfully lose more elections in 2010. Adios, republicanos–no mas.
Most Americans know Limbaugh is a racist extremist spewing hate and discontent counter to everything American.
As an African American I say congrats to Presente.org and Progressive Change Campaign Committee on their attacks on the likes of this racist Rush. Sotomayor is anything but a racists. The problem is these racist people like Rush and the Republican party are getting nervous given the U.S. demographics. In fact, I call on more of my minority brothers and siters to stop taking the sideline and put more color in the congress and be heard. There are far too many white males in congress considering the population of this country.
So she believes her race makes her superior, Limbaugh just states the facts, and then somehow the Democrats want someone to denounce Limbaugh's hate? John Mica should denounce Sotomayor's words, after all she is the one who speaks hate, and yes she is a racist and a bigot. What if Limbaugh said that more often than not a wise white man rich in his experiences would reach a better conclusion than a latina female? To have two different sets of rules based soley on race is the very definition of racism, therefore it is the liberal Democrats who have always wanted to divide our nation who are the true racists here, the facts are the facts.
I am tired of how often the term 'racist' is thrown around in America. When has Judge Sotomayor organized a lynch mob, beat a 13 year old to death, bombed a church with Sunday School students inside, voted for and enforced legislation to systematically destroy another ethnic group, or systematically rape and degrade generations of young girls? How on earth can anyone call this woman a racist over a speech that did not in ANY way promote violence against any ethnic group? As an African-American woman, I am ashamed at my nation's short memory and the bigotry and ignorance perpetuated by one of the two leading political parties. Shame on you, Limbaugh.
Perhaps it's the hispanics whose being racist here; not Rush Limbaugh...Why doesn't the hispanic community scream for a competent, well qualified judge? And, if they happen to be hispanic, great. But, this fiasco of seeking first a hispanic woman, and then observing her mediocre to poor record...well, that screams of racism on behalf of hispanics....
Why not claim to be an American first, then hispanic? Don't like it? leave.
@Enlightened Voter -
OR maybe the republicans want COMPETENCE on the SC...not just pushing obama's agenda to gain hispanic votes...this affects your rights too, egghead.
I would suggest you help register everyone you know who is eiligble to vote. And be sure to make sure they go to the polls. I would also remind them come election time how supportive the party of NO has been.
@Nichole -
She ruled against the fire fighters based on race......that took money from their families, caused strife amongst the ranks of firefighters,etc...it was an ecomonic lynching of whites; merely to satisfy her thirst for her slanted bias towards whites. Yeah, this action was racist; but even more dangerous than that – it was a public action...and in the public eye...not something she muttered to a latino friend. So, she firmly believes she "righted,' the world by denying the whites the promos....it was a racist act. You can butter it and liberalize it all you want....but that's what it was.
The GOP needs the approval of Rush before they make a decision.
I am a white middle-aged male. I am repeatedly embarrassed by the statements Limbaugh and the three ring circus called Fox News make.
It's about time someone start calling these people out. If they have no ethics, no morals, and no sense of decency themselves, then it's up to us to help them see the light. While there is nothing wrong with opinion, there is a great deal wrong with lies, bias, and hate as it is spread from these media outlets. Sadly, there are people who agree with these buffoons. Can anyone say lawsuit? Enough organizations go after these people, they'll do more research so at least they have a vague understanding of the truth, and they'll keep their hatred to themselves.
The GOP leaders, including Rush Limbaugh, are bringing their own party down in a big way if they think these thinly-veiled bigoted obstructions aren't being taken for what they actually are. 2010 is just around the corner.
@ FLA -
You must be hispanic, wanting the country to change everything to cater to you, huh? Rush merely reported the story as it unfolded....Rush spoke the truth...besides, why won't hispanics demand a competent, experienced judge...? Why are they screaming hispanic first, competence second? It's all an Obama powerplay; nothing to do with justice...wants another puppet close at hand...
Its Funny to see all the republicans (WHITE FOLKS) whinning about Sotomayor being a racist. Hell, they should know cause all they know how to do is talk down to other races, be divisive in EVERYTHING they do, hold one group to a standard that they arn't willing to hold themselves to. Republicans are the most racist people on the planet.
Rush Limbaugh was completely out of line with his comment. Soon as a judicial ruling doesn't go the white folks way, the judge is racist. But Rush Limbaugh didn't tell you republican followers is that it was a three judge panel and two of the judges was white men. Why ain't you all calling these two white men racist?
An ad pointing out that Constitutional expertise is no longer considered for a Supreme Court justice...racial background, gender, and personal ideology are unfortunately the only resume criteria. What's next, sexual orientation? Religious affiliation? Physical makeup? Dress code? The ability to spell "duh"?
Laurie in Spokane July 13th, 2009 11:03 am ET
Go for it! All the republicans can do is spew hatred and negatavity
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All the Democrats can do is spew garbage that they can't even spell or capitalize correctly. SOOO impressed, Laurie in Spokane! (NOT)
Good! The good old boy racist network needs all the exposure that can be provided.
She is competent, and proven – her record is commendable, and she will be confirmed. All that's left is to rail on her race – they've got nothing else. Expose the destroy the remaining bigots – they're best days are behind them, time to clean the toilet.
Heck, the gop is already dredging the sewers, why not hack off the hispanics to firmly lock in their irrelevancy in upcoming elections.
Good. Its about time the Dems get tough back at Rush and the GOP.
you liberals can spout off all you like about Rush....he's not being considered for the SC! You need to take off your blinders and put away your Obama flags...and review the woman's record. Delete her name and just read her case histories....over 60% overturned by higher courts....well, there is no higher court for the SC...so, we'll have to live with her screwed up decision making....She has an absolutely pathetic record....Rush cannot make a decision that will affect anyone but Rush; this woman can use her bias and slanted judicial practices to adversly affect all our lives; unless of course, you're a hispanic woman....they're smarter than everyone else.
Rush, I thought you moved on.
Yes, I say boycott Rush Limpbrain, and do not buy any of the products that he advertizes and gets paid to do. He thrives on the sensationalism and laughs all te way to the bank at the dimwits that listen to him. Rush: "balh, blah, blah, blah," and so on.
You don't have to be white in order to be a racist. Racism comes in all colors. Yes, Sotomayor made racist comments towards white men and she should be held accountable. Had the nominee been a white man and said racial things against Hispanics, all hell would break loose and everybody knows it. Hispanics firing back at Limbaugh is proof that Hispanics can be racists too. Why not let the judge explain her racist remarks instead of blasting anybody that speaks out about them?
I am getting so tired of all this we're Latinos, or we're African Americans. Whatever happened to being plain old American. If you are illegal and in the country. Then you have no say as an American but to brand yourself that your wanting to put your prior nationality ahead of American is a direct insult to our forfathers who paid the price of making this country what it is today. Good or bad if you don't like what's happening in it then get the hades out of the country.
The GOP senators are ridiculously funny. Thinly veiled bigoted remarks at the beginning of their statements to appease the bigoted electorate, then at the end the 'I'm so proud of you'/'You've lived a remarkable life'/'You're a good person' remarks to appease the women, hispanic, people of color vote.
The GOP has just enough rope to impact their party's viability in a good way or a bad way. Looks like they're choosing the bad way.