Tom Cotton Trolled

Posted by | March 26, 2015 20:00 | Filed under: Politics Top Stories

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Senator Debbie Stabenow put forth a measure that would defund Tom Cotton’s letters.

Stabenow (D-Mich.) delivered a pitch-perfect trolling lesson to the Senate on Wednesday, filing an amendment calling to defund “the purchase of stationary [sic] or electronic devices for the purpose of members of Congress or congressional staff communicating with foreign governments and undermining the role of the President as Head of State in international nuclear negotiations on behalf of the United States.”

…Stabenow’s dig at Cotton almost certainly won’t become law. Like most budget amendments, it’s a non-binding resolution, not a formal funding decree, and Republicans are unlikely to even bring it up for a vote.

But these legislative dominance rituals often do have real political consequences, even when they do not result in direct policy changes. Cotton’s Iran letter has beenpolitically unpopular, and even simply raising the issue through the amendment process could force senators who signed the letter to take another round of heat.

 

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By: Suzanne McFly

10 responses to Tom Cotton Trolled

  1. Pokthecat March 26th, 2015 at 20:04

    Anything that makes them take some heat for their idiocy is ok in my book.

    • bluejayray March 26th, 2015 at 21:16

      I hope that ALL of the GOPTP presidential candidates go on British TV ala Scott Walker and Chris Christie.

      • majii March 26th, 2015 at 23:28

        So do I, bjr. The BS they get away with here in the states doesn’t “float” in UK media.

        • fahvel March 27th, 2015 at 04:36

          nor any other country with a media that is not an entertainment industry.

  2. jybarz March 26th, 2015 at 20:30

    Anything to neuter the repukes will be best for mankind. We don’t want their evil seeds.

  3. bpollen March 26th, 2015 at 20:53

    If he alienates his constituents enough, he’ll not be re-elected. And then he’ll just become a lobbyist for defense contractors. Run a – ahem – “think tank.” Because shite floats.

    • Suzanne McFly March 27th, 2015 at 06:24

      Pretty sure he would love to be a lobbyist, they make a lot more money. However, I don’t believe he has created enough connections to become an effective lobbyist.

  4. jstsmlbrlcnsrvtvguy March 26th, 2015 at 21:04

    Way to go! Sanders/Stabenow 2016?!?!

  5. allison1050 March 26th, 2015 at 22:24

    A very smart lady and thanks!

  6. Warman1138 March 27th, 2015 at 12:58

    It’s like the old joke….have you ever seen a confused a#$%##e?…….then somebody hands Tom Cotton a mirror.

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