Democrats Target Clarence Thomas in Push for SCOTUS Recusal Standards

""After Jeffries asked what evidence Paoletta had to support his "incendiary charge," Paoletta pointed out that Thompson called Justice Thomas an "Uncle Tom because of his views on voter ID and affirmative action, when in fact more black Americans support voter ID, and with respect to affirmative action in college education, 62 percent are opposed to it.""So that," he continued, "is the most vile, disgusting thing you can say."Cutting off Paoletta, Jeffries appeared to defend Thompson by setting up two red herrings, saying "there are a lot of vile, disgusting things that can be said. ..."

""After Jeffries asked what evidence Paoletta had to support his "incendiary charge," Paoletta pointed out that Thompson called Justice Thomas an "Uncle Tom because of his views on voter ID and affirmative action, when in fact more black Americans support voter ID, and with respect to affirmative action in college education, 62 percent are opposed to it.""So that," he continued, "is the most vile, disgusting thing you can say."Cutting off Paoletta, Jeffries appeared to defend Thompson by setting up two red herrings, saying "there are a lot of vile, disgusting things that can be said. ..."

""It's almost to the point saying this man doesn't like black people, he doesn't like being black," Thompson said in addition."

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"During a somewhat heated portion of testimony, one witness, Mark Paoletta -- a Partner at Schaerr Jaffe LLP -- pointed out Thompson's use of the racist trope as evidence that those on the far left hate Justice Thomas for being a black conservative."

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"Indeed, the "House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol" -- led by Rep. Beie Thompson (D-MS) -- is similarly trying to attack Justice Thomas through his wife."

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"When Paoletta asked Jeffries if he could give him another example of Democrat hatred for Justice Thomas, the New York Democrat simply replied, "No."Paoletta's opening statement set up a defense of the nation's High Court while exposing what he believes to be the Democrats' true motives."

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"Appearing to set up the premise that Democrats are not simply trying to attack Justice Thomas, committee member Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) addresses Paoletta, quoting him and saying, "You've echoed a similar sentiment, I think the quote is 'Many on the left hate Justice Thomas because he is a black conservative who has never bowed to those who demand that he must think a certain way because of the color of his skin.'"

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"The notion that that is, when some members on this side of the aisle and others have been called the N-word throughout different points of our life belies the point that you have a particular bias.""And if Chairman Beie Thompson has an observation to make, he's entitled to free speech," he continued."

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""nnAfter Jeffries asked what evidence Paoletta had to support his "incendiary charge," Paoletta pointed out that Thompson called Justice Thomas an "Uncle Tom because of his views on voter ID and affirmative action, when in fact more black Americans support voter ID, and with respect to affirmative action in college education, 62 percent are opposed to it."nn"So that," he continued, "is the most vile, disgusting thing you can say."nnCutting off Paoletta, Jeffries appeared to defend Thompson by setting up two red herrings, saying "there are a lot of vile, disgusting things that can be said. ..."

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""nnAfter Jeffries asked what evidence Paoletta had to support his "incendiary charge," Paoletta pointed out that Thompson called Justice Thomas an "Uncle Tom because of his views on voter ID and affirmative action, when in fact more black Americans support voter ID, and with respect to affirmative action in college education, 62 percent are opposed to it."nn"So that," he continued, "is the most vile, disgusting thing you can say."nnCutting off Paoletta, Jeffries appeared to defend Thompson by setting up two red herrings, saying "there are a lot of vile, disgusting things that can be said. ..."

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