GOP senator says Obama’s Supreme Court choice shouldn’t be branded as racist

WASHINGTON — The top Republican involved in the confirmation hearings for President Barack Obama’s Supreme Court nominee says he would prefer his colleagues refrain from calling Sonia Sotomayor a racist.

Obama’s Supreme Court pick shines spotlight on GOP Sen. Sessions ahead of Sotomayer hearings

WASHINGTON — Sen. Jeff Sessions has made a career of speaking out and voting against anyone he considers an activist liberal judge. Sonia Sotomayor was no exception the last time they crossed paths.