NRSC Deletes Tweet Saying Amputee Dem Doesn't 'Stand' For Vets
Source: Talking Points Memo
The National Republican Senatorial Committee deleted a tweet Tuesday afternoon attacking Rep. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), a double amputee, for "not standing up for our veterans."
A slew of Twitter users pointed out the poor wording of the tweet, which was quickly deleted. Duckworth is a U.S. Army veteran of the Iraq War who lost both of her legs in combat and the first disabled woman elected to the House.
Asked for comment, an NRSC spokeswoman provided TPM a statement criticizing the media for covering the tweet.
It would be great if reporters would pay as much attention to a deleted tweet as they should to Tammy Duckworth being sued by VA whistleblowers for ignoring claims of mistreatment and corruption," the statement said.
Read more: http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/tammy-duckworth-nrsc-tweet-veterans
dogman
(6,073 posts)This is like the crap he's tweeted. His campaign was insane and Kirk's has already had errors in judgement.
Heidi Cruz said that her husband is "the face of God." I never imagined that God was so ugly.
I recommend a nose job, not for Cruz, but for the Almighty.
LiberalArkie
(15,730 posts)Denigrating people just tickle them. Obama as a monkey. D's calling Bush Chimp. It is just part of their make up, so insecure in themselves so they have to bring others down.
FrodosPet
(5,169 posts)And the human condition in general. I call it "poopyhead" politics.
tabasco
(22,974 posts)VERY LOW INDEED.
1) Max Cleland - war hero disabled veteran, recipient of the Silver Star and the Bronze Star for valorous actions in combat. SLIMED by scum republicans.
2) John Kerry - Vietnam War hero, Silver Star awardee, SLIMED by chicken shit republicans who supported drunken, AWOL imbecile George W. Bush.
Now it's Duckworth's turn.
Stuart G
(38,453 posts)Accusing Tammy of "not standing for Vets"..is just the start. Whatever they Republicans can do to save that senate seat, they will do it. Anything...
progressoid
(50,000 posts)SoapBox
(18,791 posts)Nice...don't own up to the slime, which simply means they are defending it.
Unbelievable.
DinahMoeHum
(21,815 posts)Skittles
(153,226 posts)repukes are DISGUSTING
Dont call me Shirley
(10,998 posts)downeastdaniel
(497 posts)Shame. Make 'em Pay.
MBS
(9,688 posts)Same routine - The Repubs, with Cleland's chicken-hawk opponent, Saxby Chambliss, had the gall to question the sincerity of Cleland's support (Cleland is himself a wounded veteran and all-around good guy!) for veterans . A complete travesty, and a real loss for the Senate.
We can't let this happen again.
rpannier
(24,342 posts)People in Illinois are not as conservative and we have the internet to strike back at these attacks
riderinthestorm
(23,272 posts)and doesn't deserve this shameful treatment.
Shame on them.