On Saturday, Rep. Paul Gosar tweeted a message in opposition to the possible appointment of Sen. John McCain’s wife Cindy, to replace the terminally ill senator when his seat is vacated. In response, Mark Salter, a former McCain staff member and co-author of the senator’s memoir, launched into a bizarre twitter storm.
Gosar’s tweet referred to gubernatorial candidate Ken Bennett, who had issued a statement earlier in the week that if he were governor, he would promise not to appoint Cindy. Both McCains are not widely popular in Arizona. In fact, McCain is one of the least popular senators in the country, only surpassed by Sen. Jeff Flake.
Bennett announced his opposition to Cindy after Newsmax reported last week, that Governor Doug Ducey was considering appointing her to her husband’s seat when he finally vacates it. McCain has been unable to return to the Senate since before Christmas. His inability to fulfill his duties has taken a toll on his already poor polling numbers.
The McCain camp has been very defensive and secretive about the senator. As a result, many Arizonans had hoped the senator would resign before the end of May so that they would have an opportunity to vote on his replacement. McCain’s refusal to vacate the office in time to force a special election denied voters a choice.
.@dougducey is wrong @bennettarizona is right. It is a matter of public policy. Gov. Ducey or team floated the name. We want the most qualified for Senate. Cindy McCain is not. I reject leftist tactics of attacking the person and urge Ducey to stand down.
— Rep. Paul Gosar, DDS (@RepGosar) June 2, 2018
Hey dumbass, the seat isn’t vacant. Mind your own business and continue being the same useless do-nothing MC you’ve been from the start.
— Mark Salter (@MarkSalter55) June 2, 2018
The infantile name calling befits you and you did not disappoint. Next you will bemoan the “lack of civility.” Responsible adults plan for the future. #pissoff
— Rep. Paul Gosar, DDS (@RepGosar) June 2, 2018
Salter, who lives in Virginia, was described by the Wall Street Journal in 2008 as, McCain’s “speechwriter, adviser and confidant.” The two caustic men have worked together for two decades.
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It is unclear why the clearly emotional Salter does not believe the matter is the business of the duly elected Gosar. Salter’s attack on Gosar did not sit well with the congressman’s followers.
This is what happens when you go up against someone with the incisive wit of @RepGosar. Piss off indeed!
— McSally Watch ??? (@McSallyWatchAZ) June 2, 2018
Attack? She has no business in the senate and there’s nothing wrong with saying so.
— NormalDawn (@noprezzie2012) June 2, 2018
While Bennett jumped into the race late, he was able to earn a spot on the 2018 Republican Primary ballot.
We are on the ballot with a 26% cushion! Thank you AZ! AZSOS ‘QUALIFIED’ your signatures. That is the law. #McCainDuceyLinesSwamp is very angry. I promise strong and steady AND transparency about my meetings – on a ranch or a tarmac. #KenBennettHonestyStillMatter
— Ken Bennett (@BennettArizona) June 2, 2018
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