Charlie Crist objects to Sotomayor:
Crist had brushed off questions about Sotomayor’s nomination for weeks, drawing criticism from his opponents in the U.S. Senate race. Sen. Mel Martinez, the Republican whose retirement in 2010 opened the door for Crist, said last week that he supports Sotomayor.
Without warning, Crist took a stand on her nomination on a day when he had no public appearances scheduled. “I have strong concerns that Judge Sotomayor would not strictly and objectively construe the Constitution and lacks respect for the fundamental right to keep and bear arms,” Crist said.
Talk about playing politics. Does anyone really believe Crist? I know I don’t. That said, I do understand. Given what’s left of the Republican Party what choice does Crist have when facing a primary? He has to “out-crazy” the crazies. Not that they’ll believe him, since nobody does purity tests better than the GOP – nobody fails them more spectacularly either.