we can call it a racist senate. when you mention about how much of racism still exists in the soil of america, they want to plant their heads in that soil and refuse to acknowledge what is in the soil. harris: how do republican senators feel about that? senator john kennedy a member of the judiciary committee is in focus now. thank you for joining us today. first of all, what is your immediate reaction to what he just said? disgust. but first i want to say something positive, harris. you know, rest in peace meat loaf. he was one of the greatest vocalists and rock-n-rollers of all times. one of his best songs was paradise by the dashboard lights and i hope he is in paradise right now. i think he is. let me answer your question.