My Way News: "'No red states here,' Marshall told the crowd, using a term used to describe Republican-leaning states.

In her apology Friday, the chief justice said she regretted making the comment.

Marshall said it was 'an unconsidered, spontaneous attempt to connect with the exuberant celebratory feeling in the audience, reflecting the balloons I had seen.'"
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Sorry, apologies do not wash away bigotry, especially in a state judge or other high official.

Oops! I forgot. Apologies are only useless for Republicans or Christians. Liberals can say what they please, especially if they are talking about conservatives or Christians.