(via Eschaton)
THEN:
“Any appointment of a federal judge during a recess should be opposed.”
— Sen. Trent Lott (R-MS) opposing the appointment of an African American judge, December 2000NOW:
“Judge Pickering’s record deems this recess appointment fully appropriate.”
— Sen. Trent Lott (R-MS), 1/17/04
Honestly, is anyone really surprised by Lott’s blatant hypocrisy?
I’ll feign surprise if it makes you feel better….