NRSC Deletes Tweet Saying Amputee Dem Doesn't 'Stand' For Vets

[Stuart G]

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]

1. Did they hire Joe Walsh as communications director?

This is like the crap he's tweeted. His campaign was insane and Kirk's has already had errors in judgement.

[kiri]

12. face of God!

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]

2. Conservatives whether D or R really think it is funny making statements like that.

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]

8. This is a sad indictment of the political process

And the human condition in general. I call it "poopyhead" politics.

[tabasco]

3. How low can republicans go in their depraved greed for power?

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]

5. As you said, "Very low indeed"

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]

4. scum.

[SoapBox]

6. And their response was to criticize the media for covering the Tweet...

Nice...don't own up to the slime, which simply means they are defending it.

Unbelievable.

[DinahMoeHum]

7. Here's the tweet that got caught before it was deleted. . .

[Skittles]

9. Ms. Duckworth stands tall, with honor

repukes are DISGUSTING

[Dont call me Shirley]

10. Republicans are coward bullies.

[downeastdaniel]

11. I'd advise Tammy to get a sharp team of lawyers on this case, as these cowardly bullies have no

Shame. Make 'em Pay.

[MBS]

13. brings back bad memories of the Max Cleland smear by Saxby Chambliss campaign

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]

15. Saving grace she's in Illinois and it's 2016

People in Illinois are not as conservative and we have the internet to strike back at these attacks

[riderinthestorm]

14. Despicable! I phone banked and canvassed for her. She's the real deal

and doesn't deserve this shameful treatment.

Shame on them.

[MBS]

16. + 1000 n/t