The Prodigal Senator?
That Lt. Col. Noriega would choose such a solemn weekend for his own political gain speaks volumes about his character.So why didn't Sen. Cornyn simply vote yea on this bill? Why hand Lt. Col. Noriega an issue on a gold platter?
Because, as I said above, Sen. Cornyn is that rare politician that is willing to listen to both sides of an issue, choose the side that makes the most sense and vote accordingly. Lt. Col. Noriega is that other kind of politician.
What a shock, the rightwing seems to have forgotten all about Cornyn's "apostate" views on immigration. Suddenly, he's "choos[ing] the side that makes the most sense."
And what of Rick Noriega's character? Supporting veteran benefits? Wow, does it really get no worse than that? Bush's acquiescence of the Swift Boat smears in 2004 didn't seem to speak to his character, from what I remember. So, suddenly, trying to do a good turn for vets is a bad thing while lying about their service is a noble endeavor? Orwell would be amused.
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