Quote by Newt Gingrich

Imagine a judicial nominee said 'my experience as a white man makes me better than a Latina woman.' Wouldn't they have to withdraw? New racism is no better than old racism.

Imagine a judicial nominee said 'my experience as a white ma

Summary

This quote emphasizes the belief that any form of discrimination or prejudice based on race or gender is equally unacceptable. The speaker questions whether a prospective judge who claims superiority based on their race or gender, comparing their abilities to those of a Latina woman, should be required to withdraw their nomination. By characterizing this behavior as "new racism," the quote argues against the idea of one race or gender being inherently superior to another and asserts that all forms of discrimination are equally wrong.

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By Newt Gingrich

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