Elena Kagan Dodges Twilight Saga: Eclipse Question

By Jason Boog 

eclipseminicover.jpgIn an uncomfortable bit of political theater, Senator Amy Klobuchar attempted to ask Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan a question about The Twilight Saga: Eclipse adaptation. The adaptation of Stephenie Meyer’s beloved novel arrives in theaters today.

The Washington Post has the complete exchange: “‘I keep wanting to ask you about the famous camp of Edward vs. Jacob or the vampire vs. the werewolf,’ Klobuchar said. ‘I wish you wouldn’t,’ Kagan responded.”

Follow this link to watch a video clip of the exchange. Last week we reported on blog tour, where she made the surprising (or not surprising) confession: “I’m really burned out on vampires.” (Via Ron Charles)