Drudge Blasts Republicans over Trade Vote in Twitter Burst

Conservative media mogul and Internet pioneer Matt Drudge blasted Senate Republicans on Twitter Friday for approving legislation that would give fast-track authority to President Barack Obama to negotiate foreign trade deals.

The Drudge Report founder unleashed his tirade in five posts late Friday after the Senate voted 62-37 following two weeks of intense debate.

Only four of the Senate's 56 GOP members voted against the bill; one Republican did not cast a vote.

By contrast, 30 of 44 Democrats opposed giving Obama the authority as he seeks to complete a trade deal with Japan and 10 other Pacific nations.

Drudge was particularly virulent toward House Speaker John Boehner, who said he supported the bill and looked forward to helping it get passed in the lower chamber.

Here are Drudge's tweets:

Twisted DC: Electing Republicans is guarantee of MORE powers for Obama... Of course none of them read 'secret' bill! http://t.co/Jkf6OvUHld

— MATT DRUDGE (@DRUDGE) May 23, 2015

It's bad enough members of Congress do not read trade bills they approve... But now not letting the public even see them? Clearly treason!!

— MATT DRUDGE (@DRUDGE) May 23, 2015

Disrespect for voters is staggering. Boehner will not make public 'most important' trade deal in history? Hides behind 'classified' status..

— MATT DRUDGE (@DRUDGE) May 23, 2015

BOEHNER: We Have to Pass the Bill So That You Can Find Out What Is In It... pic.twitter.com/piADZKcA4a

— MATT DRUDGE (@DRUDGE) May 23, 2015

BOEHNER claims trade bill support from 'farmers, manufacturers, small business owners'... HOW?? They have not read it pic.twitter.com/t1qVrchCFm

— MATT DRUDGE (@DRUDGE) May 23, 2015

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