U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville, a freshman far-right Republican from Alabama who is routinely under fire, praised the $1.4 billion in “crucial funds” his home state will receive to help improve access to critical broadband, despite having voted against the legislation President Joe Biden signed into law.
“Broadband is vital for the success of our rural communities and for our entire economy,” tweeted “Coach” Tuberville on Tuesday. “Great to see Alabama receive crucial funds to boost ongoing broadband efforts.”
Sen. Tuberville, who recently defended white nationalists by saying, “I call them Americans,” was one of 19 GOP Senators who voted against the bill that will use $40 billion nationwide to improve Americans’ access to the vital infrastructure, as AL.com reports.
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His tweet received over 15,000 comments, seemingly mostly negative.
Former GOP Congressman Adam Kinzinger responded, saying, “Ah the old vote no but take credit!”
U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA) blasted Tuberville.
“The truth is @HouseDemocrats @SenateDems & @POTUS Biden passed a historic infrastructure bill to bring better broadband to rural communities across the country,” he wrote. “Republicans voted no—but took the dough. Now they’re taking credit for projects they voted against. Give me a break!”
Democratic former U.S. Senator Doug Jones of Alabama, who lost his seat to Tuberville, also slammed the “Coach.”
“That’s right-$1.4 billion! But not a single Republican member of the Alabama delegation voted for this legislation. To my knowledge not a single Republican state leader expressed support either. But I bet they will damn sure take credit when its installed.”
President Biden, who has a strong dedication to trying to work with Republicans, a practice that has paid off with being able to sign into law a long list of bipartisan legislation, took a more jovial approach.
“See you at the groundbreaking,” the President tweeted.
Wednesday afternoon President Biden continued his ribbing of Tuberville:
This article has been updated to add video.
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