From Boot Straps To Oath of Office
Brian Thomas is the host of Brian’s Beat on 1420 WBSM New Bedford. He can be heard weekdays from 10am-Noon and Saturdays from 6am-9am. The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of the author.
There's a lot going on today in Washington. All eyes are staring at the two new office-holders affirming to uphold the oath of office and Constitution. I'd like to reflect on another historic first. It's hard to believe the verbal jousting between Anita Hill and Clarence Thomas took place roughly 25 years ago. Today, I share a couple of firsts for Justice Thomas you may not know.
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