conservatives kept pressure on Obama 's Supreme Court pick , calling her `` activist '' La Raza sought to soften remarks Sotomayor made in 1972 . White House spokesman slams ex-congressman 's comparison of KKK to White House . Thus , she said -- in the remarks that have offended conservatives -- `` I would hope that a wise Latina woman with the richness of her experiences would more often than not reach a better conclusion than a white male who has n't lived that life . '' Judge 's remarks drew charges of racism from numerous high-profile conservatives .
conservatives kept pressure on Obama 's Supreme Court pick , calling her `` activist '' La Raza sought to soften remarks Sotomayor made in 1972 . White House spokesman slams ex-congressman 's comparison of KKK to White House . Judge 's remarks drew charges of racism from numerous high-profile conservatives .