In Kentucky, Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis was held in contempt of court and taken into custody for refusing an order to issue marriage certificates to gay couples.
White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest was asked about it at today’s press conference:
Earnest says appropriate for judge to decide whether #KimDavis goes to jail, emphasizes no public servant is above the law
— Jared Rizzi (@JaredRizzi) September 3, 2015
WH spokesman Josh Earnest on #KimDavis: success of our democracy depends on rule of law & there is no public official above the rule of law
— Aru Pande (@aru_pande) September 3, 2015
GOP presidential candidate Carly Fiorina made a point that demonstrates why self-awareness isn’t exactly a hot commodity in the Obama administration:
Lois Lerner goes on paid administrative leave from the IRS, but KY clerk #KimDavis goes to jail?
— Carly Fiorina (@CarlyFiorina) September 3, 2015
Earnest’s claim that “no public official is above the law” is laughable by more than just a smidgen.