In a radio interview on Thursday, Sen. Rand Paul said his supporters have a message for the media, which he demonstrated with a simple hand gesture.
The Republican candidate was angry about being excluded from Fox Business Network’s main stage for the Republican debate due to his low poll numbers.
“99 percent of our supporters are calling in and saying…” the Kentucky senator continued by raising his middle finger in an interview with ABC News Radio’s Aaron Katersky.
.@RandPaul on whether his supporters back his decision to skip the undercard #GOPDebate: pic.twitter.com/tBnbvYqSuO
— ABC News Radio (@ABCNewsRadio) January 14, 2016
Paul ended up skipping the debate completely.
.@RandPaul skipping #GOPDebate because “second tier sends a signal to the voter that you’re not the same and don’t have a chance”
— Aaron Katersky (@AaronKatersky) January 14, 2016
The supporters he mentioned did not seem to materialize on social media, as many of the comments were not favorable.
@AaronKatersky @mcdonoughnews @RandPaul It’s basically the same message that voters have had for him.
— Jeff Mayes (@midnightdog) January 14, 2016
@AaronKatersky @MorningBriefing @RandPaul Once again Rand demonstrates presidential demeanor and decorum. Nice.
— Doug Rhoades (@defenderdoug) January 14, 2016
@AaronKatersky @BuzzFeedAndrew @RandPaul Reciprocal message from primnary voters: Buh-Bye.
— Aww, Ziggy. (@HollyASwanson) January 14, 2016
@AaronKatersky @RandPaul so petulant. Not very impressive and certainly not good for your Evangelical and adult voters.
— Michael Williams (@MikeKWms) January 14, 2016
Though there were some who agreed with Paul.
@AaronKatersky @RandPaul I’d say he’s “spot on” with that #1 signage..Todays media really does suck the big fat one…
— jwg60 (@BOI1960) January 14, 2016
@AaronKatersky @JTSantucci @RandPaul I love Rand! Wish more voters did!
— Stella (@GrlSmile) January 14, 2016
@dts1186 @Seth_Dorris @Turbine951 rand heated and rightfully so
— Cameron Dorris (@scdorr2) January 15, 2016
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