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Republicans Use Sen. Boxer’s Objection to ‘Ma’am’ to Raise Money
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| Last Edited | COSDem Jun 19, 2009 08:36pm |
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| News Date | Saturday, June 20, 2009 02:00:00 AM UTC0:0 |
| Description | The Senate Republican campaign operation is citing a Tuesday exchange between California Democratic Sen. Barbara Boxer and U.S. Army Gen. Michael Walsh in its latest fund-raising pitch to supporters.
During a hearing before the Environment and Public Works Committee, Walsh referred to Boxer as “ma’am,” a moniker the chairwoman did not appreciate.
“Do me a favor, can you say ’senator’ instead of ‘ma’am’?” Boxer said, interrupting the Army general. “It’s just a thing. I worked so hard to get that title, so I’d appreciate it. Thank you.”
Smith responded: “Yes, senator.”
In an email pitch to supporters, National Republican Senatorial Committee Executive Director Rob Jesmer uses the exchange to suggest the California Democrat is disrespectful of the U.S. military.
“He deserves better from a United States Senator. Ironically, General Walsh is even from California - making him a constituent of Senator Boxer’s,” Jesmer writes. “Republican members of the Senate believe that our troops deserve the utmost respect from all Americans - especially civilian leadership. Send a message to Senator Boxer with us.”
The NRSC is soliciting donations and asking supporters to sign a petition to “tell Senator Boxer our troops deserve more respect.” |
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