Sen. Ted Cruz was one of three senators to vote against the confirmation of Sen. John Kerry as Secretary of State today. In a statement, Cruz said he opposed Kerry because of his “less-than-vigorous” defense of U.S. security interests.
https://twitter.com/RosieGray/statuses/296391492283531264
Paul Begala was among the first to question Cruz’ right to vote against someone he didn’t think was right for the job by going after Cruz’ status as a non-veteran. Begala flubbed the video game reference, though.
@PaulBegala Modern Warfare, World of Warcraft. Come on Paul, this is the Internet, you can't make mistakes like that here.
— Jordon Brown Snarker of Tweets First of His Name (@THEJordonBrown) January 29, 2013
@PaulBegala @Yair_Rosenberg @HayesBrown You kids with your World of Warbots and your fax machines and skateboards
— Brendan james (@deep_beige) January 29, 2013
https://twitter.com/Yair_Rosenberg/status/296404688037871617
@PaulBegala @Rev_Nev_Lewis pretty sure Commander in Chief hasn't gone to World of Warcraft either, but apparently he has been skeet shooting
— Cindy Nelson (@MedStudiesGirl) January 30, 2013
So, were only senators who have served allowed to vote on the confirmation? Or were non-veterans allowed to vote “yes,” but not “no”? How does this work, exactly?
As a VET I find @SenTedCruz remarks abt Kerry/Hagel disgusting. You owe them an apology. You NEVER served & know nothing of war/military
— U.P. MI Dem sick of White House liars?? (@FishHawkRdJody) January 29, 2013
While John Kerry & Chuck Hagel were getting their asses shot at in Nam @SenTedCruz was still crapping in his diapers. STFU abt war, Ted
— U.P. MI Dem sick of White House liars?? (@FishHawkRdJody) January 30, 2013
Ted Cruz(RTX) never in military. Jackass chickenhawk demeaning Kerry & Hagel who actually fought in war. Cruz pompous idiot has no shame.
— Kathy (@mydoggigi) January 29, 2013
So how many medals has Canadian-born @SenTedCruz won? Right – that's what I thought. Ted, please stop embarassing your home and native land.
— August Murphy-King (@august_mk) January 29, 2013
About those medals…
John Kerry confirmed Secretary of State – throws away Senate commendations, falsely accuses other Senators of atrocities.
— ¡El Sooopèrr! ن c137 (@SooperMexican) January 29, 2013
@SooperMexican You meant to say *FAKES* throwing away Senate commendations, right? 😉
— Brian Cates //Flynn & Breitbart's Army! (@drawandstrike) January 29, 2013
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