Sen. Markwayne Mullin challenges Teamsters leader to a fight. Bernie Sanders intervenes

A congressional hearing devolved into an angry confrontation between a senator and a witness on Tuesday after Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma challenged Teamsters president Sean O’Brien to a fight. (Nov. 14)


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[georgevictory]

Larry David has no time for these fools.

[paulbacon]

Dr. Strangelove: "Gentlemen, gentlemen!! ! You can't fight here... this is the War Room."

[ladragonnedejardin]

Look at the glee in the eyes of the guy over the shoulder of O’Brian. He wasn’t thinking he was going to enjoy this hearing so much.

[feliciadennison]

A perfect example of why Bernie is a great leader and civil servant. Class and dignity and respect for the position. Not many like him. Agree with him or not he is a man of integrity.

[marilynjackson]

Thank you, once again, for being a voice of reason.

[mvega]

Pathetic behavior from a US Senator. I'm a lifelong Republican by the way.

[joelmogensen]

markwayne inherited his wealth. Became CEO of his daddy's company after senior got sick when junior was 20 years old.

[afa]

You may disagree with Sanders on many things, but no one can question his integrity and how consistent he has been for decades.

[Jemasonj]

If you ever wondered what Bernie Sanders would be like as a 3rd grade teacher, here it is!

[Tom.]

Mullin challenges the guy to a fight in the middle of a crowded Senate Hearing room? That’s poser stuff, any grown man should recognize that.

[-Nyght-Burner-]

I'm from Oklahoma and the senator is an embarrassment he should resign

[ianschlom]

Senator Mullin's very deep in his feelings 🤣
What a child

[charlesdemean]

Totally ridiculous. This is how our govt operates? Thank you Senator Sanders for stopping this pathetic display. This is how a US Senator conducts himself? Pretty thin skinned. What's next?....mud wrestling on the concourse?

[toradog]

Mullin should be kicked out of Congress.

[tedmerr]

Bernie's decorum is the kind we need.

[kylorenkardashian]

where can I find a link to the full hearing?

I kinda want to know what was actually discussed regarding working conditions in America.

[MrDsxs]

Looks like the senator there is about to find out where Jimmy Hoffa is buried!

[EnvyTheRealest]

That senator is very easily triggered.

[markmcloughlin]

The GQP is STILL a raging dumpster fire. Sad.

[tonyochiha]

I Love reading the comments from the people who do not grasp how foolish Mullens was for doing this.