Retiring Sen. Bob Corker (R-TN) lavished praise on the leading Democrat in the race to replace him, earning him a slap on the wrist by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, the Washington Post reported Thursday evening.
Corker reportedly called former Gov. Phil Bredesen, his close friend, a “a very good mayor, a very good governor, a very good business person,” on Wednesday, raising the ire of leading Republican contender Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and her Washington supporters.
Per the Post, McConnell reprimanded Corker on the Senate floor, telling him that his comments were “unhelpful” and reminding him that Republicans were in their current position because Corker chose to retire. Bredesen only joined the race when Corker opted out.
President Donald Trump reportedly joined the chorus, calling Blackburn personally to assure her that he does not share Corker’s sentiments.
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snitchingbipartisanshipMcConnell “I need that seat to stay in power”
Corker "But Gov. Phil Bredesen, my close friend, a “a very good mayor, a very good governor, a very good business person,”
McConnell “That’s beside the point, we’re not talking competence here.”
The more you tighten your grip, Yertle, the more Senate seats will slip through your fingers.
Gee, so much for freedom of speech and association among U.S. Senators, huh?
Guess when you and your party is chock full of traitorous, sexist, racist, honophobic, corrupt pieces of shit, having someone running from the other party who is a very good mayor, a very good governor, a very good business person isn’t helpful.
So fair point, I guess.