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.
Cruz’s office says he voted no on Kerry bc “of his longstanding less-than-vigorous defense of U.S. national security issues”
— Rosie Gray (@RosieGray) January 29, 2013
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 (@THEJordonBrown) January 29, 2013
@paulbegala @yair_rosenberg @hayesbrown You kids with your World of Warbots and your fax machines and skateboards
— Brendan James (@brendanjamesnyc) January 29, 2013
Amidst all this confirmation controversy, one thing’s for sure: @paulbegala can’t play World of Warcraft.
— Yair Rosenberg (@Yair_Rosenberg) January 29, 2013
@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
— Jody (@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
— Jody (@FishHawkRdJody) January 30, 2013
Ted Cruz(RTX) never in military. Jackass chickenhawk demeaning Kerry & Hagel who actually fought in war. Cruz pompous idiothas 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 SOOPer!! (@SooperMexican) January 29, 2013
@soopermexican You meant to say *FAKES* throwing away Senate commendations, right? 😉
— Brian Cates (@drawandstrike) January 29, 2013
