Barack Obama actually said...

Well, I think it's true that we shouldn't apply a strict litmus test and the most important thing in any judge is their capacity to provide fairness and justice to the American people. And it is true that this is going be I think one of the most consequential decisions of the next president.

Context

Obama discusses the importance of judicial appointments and fairness in the context of the presidential election.

10/14/2008

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