It was a simple question. CNN reporter Manu Raju asked Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) whether the Senate should consider evidence in a new trial. Her response was unexpected, uncalled for and unprofessional. She answered by calling Raju a “liberal hack.”

Seems pretty uncalled for. https://t.co/Bo0bJ5ougy

— Noah Rothman (@NoahCRothman) January 16, 2020

Raju is not an opinion commentator, but a reporter who covers Congress in what seems to be an unbiased manner. McSally’s response to being questioned and has prompted her competitor, #MarkKelly to trend.

This was a legitimate question and, as one of your constituents, I would like to know the answer. I have to decide whether to vote for you or Mark Kelly in November. This video makes that decision easier. Do better.

— Abby McCourt (@AbbyMcCourt) January 16, 2020

This is the best commercial for @ShuttleCDRKelly there possibly could be. Arizona, you deserve better and Mark Kelly is it! https://t.co/iXxkAVjHM5

— Rob (@RealityRobbed) January 16, 2020

And here's a link to @ShuttleCDRKelly's campaign page, in case you want to support a Senate candidate who doesn't act like this when asked a perfectly reasonable (and serious) question:https://t.co/AYfP7gWYYE https://t.co/MgbvIpwvy8

— Steve Vladeck (@steve_vladeck) January 16, 2020

I’m so proud to endorse @ShuttleCDRKelly for Senate in AZ. I’ve known Mark—and his wife @GabbyGiffords—for well over a decade. And I’ve watched him fight hard with Gabby for commonsense gun reform. We need his leadership in the Senate. Help him get there! https://t.co/PXvJ7yaS3N

— Kirsten Gillibrand (@SenGillibrand) January 16, 2020