Parkland survivor David Hogg tweet to John McCain draws mixed social media reactions

[TexasTowelie]

David Hogg, a survivor of the Feb. 14 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School that left 17 people dead, has emerged as an outspoken advocate for stronger gun laws over the past few weeks.

Some may think he's too outspoken, judging from an overwhelming social-media response to a tweet he posted Friday questioning Arizona Sen. John McCain's relationship with the National Rifle Association.

"Why do you take so much money from the NRA?" Hogg asked in a Twitter thread about the Phoenix-area "Rio Reimagined" redevelopment project for the Salt River.

Link to tweet

McCain is the top recipient of NRA money in Congress, according to an analysis by the Center for Responsive Politics. He has received more than $7.7 million from the organization during his political career.

Read more: https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/arizona/2018/03/31/parkland-survivor-david-hogg-john-mccain-tweet-reaction/475933002/

[Skittles]

1. it is an honest question

[Mike Nelson]

2. It was a...

...good way to make a point. I don't think David expects an answer and McCain would be wise to ignore the question. He would be wiser to state he regrets taking NRA money and wants no more... but that ship has sailed.

[Sienna86]

3. He is still serving as a Senator

If difficult questions aren’t wanted, he could resign. It is a very fair question that he should answer, just not sure he will be shown the tweet.

[Stellar]

4. I guess those that are going after David Hogg...

...must think that it's better to go after someone with Cancer than someone that was shot to death. I don't get it. It's all bad.

[Scarsdale]

5. Another question for McCain.

"How much is in it for YOU, promoting this project?" He does nothing unless there is a large contribution to himself involved. Remember, he plays poker on his phone during sessions at "work". The hardest work he has ever done is trying to destroy President Obama, a man with more integrity than ol' Johnny ever had. He has been crooked from day one in office.

[oberliner]

6. The responses to his tweet - jeez

The RW twitter trolls really have it in for this kid.

[ejbr]

7. When the bulk of the pushback

is that he has Cancer, you’re really demonstrating that he may be on to something

[NRaleighLiberal]

8. It is a timely and appropriate question. The answer ???

[Guilded Lilly]

9. Simple and to the point. Not disrespectful, not mocking. Wed like an answer, too.

[MaryMagdaline]

10. John McCain is capable of changing his views

What if Hogg thought McCain is someone we can convert? Especially on the subject of campaign financing