Just a little tidbit that I’ve discovered puts leftists in a frenzy when discussing the Sotomayor appointment:
If they start whipping out the racist/sexist card on you (which is the only real card they have going for them) ask them if they know who Janice Rogers Brown is.
They will, much more often than not, have to say that they don’t. Inform them that JRB fits all the criteria of Sotomayor, except for the ignorant legal ideals, and that you’d gladly support her for the position.
If you don’t know who Janice Rogers Brown is, take a read of this.
Enjoy!