In case you’ve somehow missed the news, Bruce Jenner — a self-professed Republican — officially came out today as “Caitlyn” on Twitter:
I'm so happy after such a long struggle to be living my true self. Welcome to the world Caitlyn. Can't wait for you to get to know her/me.
— Caitlyn Jenner (@Caitlyn_Jenner) June 1, 2015
As well as the cover of Vanity Fair:
— Caitlyn Jenner (@Caitlyn_Jenner) June 1, 2015
Here’s how Tennessee Rep. Steve Cohen greeted the news:
Bruce #Jenner came out as a Republican last April.Well is #CaitlynJenner a Republican too ?
— Steve Cohen (@RepCohen) June 1, 2015
Reminder:
https://twitter.com/hboulware/status/605465686974930944
Raise your hand if you're not surprised that one of @TheDemocrats was the first to insult #CaitlynJenner?
ahem, @RepCohen
— Mickey White (@BiasedGirl) June 1, 2015
https://twitter.com/Matthops82/status/605466512653049856
Nice going, Steve. Really. Give yourself a hand.
You toolbag.
ugh, there it goes – you should probably dial it back today, Steve @RepCohen
— Dugnutt Knot City (@exileinmudville) June 1, 2015
https://twitter.com/shumad1/status/605466704374845440
That @RepCohen tweet was…tone-deaf, to put it mildly.
— Danielle Blake?️ (@abradacabla) June 1, 2015
https://twitter.com/LTSRowe/status/605464925150941184
https://twitter.com/chelsea_elisa/status/605467494015340544
https://twitter.com/chelsea_elisa/status/605467756390064128
https://twitter.com/CaptainWeeab00/status/605475924251934720
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The fact @RepCohen represents Tennessee embarrasses the shit out of me. https://t.co/6EEdudt0KM
— Princess Consuela Banana-Hammock aka Kimberly (@conkc2) June 1, 2015
https://twitter.com/conservbtfly/status/605467115190161408
@RepCohen what is wrong with you. Good grief
— bazelwood (@bazelwood) June 1, 2015
@RepCohen Well, you came out as an asshole a long time ago. Look into a brain reassignment. #CaitlynJenner
— SAJ (@ShenValleyLife) June 1, 2015
.@RepCohen Looks like you've come out as … an idiot!
— Suze (@suze109) June 1, 2015
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with additional tweets.
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