Did an Obama judicial nominee really express a preference for Allah over Jesus?


	Did an Obama judicial nominee really express a preference for Allah over Jesus?

ratilfar

4-23-2009 11:57 AM

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religion, constitution, separation, church, state, law, newt, liar

ratilfar says:

No, but that didn't stop Gingrich from lying about it and wignuttia to go ape$#@! over it. Compare what Newt said versus the clipped section:

"You have Obama nominating Judge Hamilton, who said in her ruling that saying the words Jesus Christ in a prayer is a sign of inappropriate behavior, but saying Allah would be OK. You'll find most Republican senators voting against a judge who is confused about whether you can say Jesus Christ in a prayer, particularly one who is pro-Muslim being able to say Allah."

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