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.<\/p>\n\n\n
Cruz’s office says he voted no on Kerry bc “of his longstanding less-than-vigorous defense of U.S. national security issues”<\/p>\n
— Rosie Gray (@RosieGray) January 29, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n \n 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.<\/p>\n\n\n @paulbegala<\/a> Modern Warfare, World of Warcraft. Come on Paul, this is the Internet, you can’t make mistakes like that here.<\/p>\n — Jordon Brown (@THEJordonBrown) January 29, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n \n\n\n @paulbegala<\/a> @yair_rosenberg<\/a> @hayesbrown<\/a> You kids with your World of Warbots and your fax machines and skateboards<\/p>\n — Brendan James (@brendanjamesnyc) January 29, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n \n\n\n Amidst all this confirmation controversy, one thing’s for sure: @paulbegala<\/a> can’t play World of Warcraft.<\/p>\n — Yair Rosenberg (@Yair_Rosenberg) January 29, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n \n\n\n @paulbegala<\/a> @rev_nev_lewis<\/a> pretty sure Commander in Chief hasn’t gone to World of Warcraft either, but apparently he has been skeet shooting<\/p>\n — Cindy Nelson (@MedStudiesGirl) January 30, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n \n 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?<\/p>\n\n\n As a VET I find @sentedcruz<\/a> remarks abt Kerry\/Hagel disgusting. You owe them an apology. You NEVER served & know nothing of war\/military<\/p>\n — Jody (@FishHawkRdJody) January 29, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n \n\n\n While John Kerry & Chuck Hagel were getting their asses shot at in Nam @sentedcruz<\/a> was still crapping in his diapers. STFU abt war, Ted<\/p>\n — Jody (@FishHawkRdJody) January 30, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n \n\n\n Ted Cruz(RTX) never in military. Jackass chickenhawk demeaning Kerry & Hagel who actually fought in war. Cruz pompous idiothas no shame.<\/p>\n — Kathy (@mydoggigi) January 29, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n \n\n\n So how many medals has Canadian-born @sentedcruz<\/a> won? Right – that’s what I thought. Ted, please stop embarassing your home and native land.<\/p>\n — August Murphy-King (@august_mk) January 29, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n \n About those medals…<\/p>\n\n\n John Kerry confirmed Secretary of State – throws away Senate commendations, falsely accuses other Senators of atrocities.<\/p>\n — El SOOPer!! (@SooperMexican) January 29, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n \n\n\n @soopermexican<\/a> You meant to say *FAKES* throwing away Senate commendations, right? \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n — Brian Cates (@drawandstrike) January 29, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n Read more: http:\/\/twitchy.com\/2013\/01\/29\/paul-world-of-warfare-begala-others-troll-sen-ted-cruz-over-no-note-on-kerry\/<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" http:\/\/twitter.com\/#!\/PaulBegala\/status\/296401955415261185 Sen. Ted Cruz was one of three senators to vote against the confirmation of Sen. John Kerry as Secretary of State today. 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