Rep. Massa challenges Cheney to debate

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Rep. Massa challenges Cheney to debate
By Eric Zimmermann - 12/31/09 12:06 PM ET


Rep. Eric Massa (D-N.Y.) is challenging former Vice President Dick Cheney to a debate about his most recent security criticisms of the Obama administration.

Appearing on MSNBC's "Ed Show" Wednesday night, Massa said he's had enough of former Vice President Cheney "kicking us in the shins."

"I don't want the president being diverted from his mission on this, having to deal with Dick Cheney. I want Dick Cheney debate me, anywhere, anytime, anyhow. And let's see how he stands up to the truth," Massa said.

After host Ed Schultz suggested that Cheney would only appear on Fox News, Massa said that wasn't a problem.

"Then Ed, here's a proposition — I'll go on Fox and I'll debate Dick Cheney on his home territory, because he's standing on quicksand on this issue," Massa said.

The New York Democrat said his party needs to be more forceful in responding to Cheney's occasional barbs at the president.

"This man suffers from a horrible case of political Tourette's, and it's about time that we stand up and kick right back," he said.

:kick:

not just by Crashcart but by DeMinted, Yertle (McConnell), and others. When the lies are left out there with no response, they become truth in the minds of low-information voters. Is the entire WH staff on vacation? Someone needs to start talking and fast. Maybe not Janet.

Way to go Rep Massa, more congress critters should say exactly what the Mr. Massa has said. They should say it loudly every chance they get. Cowardly conservatives like Cheney will only play Calvin ball or with a stacked deck. Massa is correct Cheney can't stand up to facts.

BTW wouldn't it be nice if the only reason a Democratic party rep or member ever appeared on Faux was to slap down a cowardly conservative?