Rosie O’Donnell said she was serious when she offered Republican senators a payout if they voted against the tax bill. If she was, that would constitute a felony, as right wing sites, like The Daily Caller, have been quick to point out.
O’Donnell offered payouts of $2 million to each GOP lawmaker who cast a “No” vote. In particular, she set her sights on Sens. Susan Collins and Jeff Flake.
so how about this
i promise to give
2 million dollars to senator susan collins
and 2 million to senator jeff flakeif they vote NO
NO I WILL NOT KILL AMERICANS
FOR THE SUOER RICHDM me susan
DM me jeffno shit
2 million
cash
each— ROSIE (@Rosie) December 20, 2017
susan – 2 million dollars cash
call if u want to negotiatedo u think your family is proud of u @sennatorcollins
woman – mother – grandmother – sister – daughter
u have betrayed us alldear god
ask for forgiveness
redeem ur soul tomorrow #NOTSEXIST pic.twitter.com/wa0QcMXNk2— ROSIE (@Rosie) December 20, 2017
The bill passed the Senate with a 51-48 vote.
While O’Donnell would most likely just say she was joking, and remind that she is a comedian, if called to account, it is probably best not to use Twitter for such activities, even in jest.
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Plus, everyone knows if you want to buy politicians legally all you have to do is set up a Super PAC.
