Politicsjohn dingelljohn dingell twitterjohn dingell gop debate

These Tweets May Have Been The Best Part Of The GOP Debate

"...I honestly have little idea what these clowns are talking about half the time."
Open Image Modal
By 

Senior Editor, Breaking News, HuffPost

|
Open Image Modal
Ethan Miller via Getty Images

An 89-year-old former Congressman's tweets may have been the best part of Tuesday night's CNN GOP debate.

Former Rep. John Dingell (D-Mich.), who has some impressive Twitter skills, live-tweeted the last Republican debate of the year, offering some serious real talk.

Dingell at first tried to act like he wasn't interested.

But he couldn't stay away.

Dingell criticized all the candidates, calling them "clowns."

He didn't shy away from slamming business mogul Donald Trump, who suggested the U.S. should shut down the Internet to combat online recruiting efforts by the so-called Islamic State.

Related:

Lindsey Graham Really Misses George W. Bush

Jeb Bush: Donald Trump Is A 'Chaos Candidate'

Rick Santorum Doesn’t Think Women Are Capable Of Serving On The Front Lines

Just Watch This Video Of Republican Presidential Candidates Being Awkward

The Daily Show Has Some 'Facts' About The GOP Candidates That You Should Know

 

Also on HuffPost:

Last GOP Debate Of 2015
(01 of13)
Open Image Modal
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump walks onstage past CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer during the Republican presidential debate on December 15, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (credit:Justin Sullivan via Getty Images)
(02 of13)
Open Image Modal
Chairman of the Republican National Committee Reince Priebus speaks before the main the CNN Republican presidential debate on December 15, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (credit:Justin Sullivan via Getty Images)
(03 of13)
Open Image Modal
Republican presidential candidate George Pataki speaks during the CNN Republican presidential debate on December 15, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (credit:Justin Sullivan via Getty Images)
(04 of13)
Open Image Modal
Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum speaks as South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham expresses frustration during the CNN Republican presidential debate. (credit:Justin Sullivan via Getty Images)
(05 of13)
Open Image Modal
Republican presidential candidates George Pataki and Lindsey Graham shake hands before the CNN Republican presidential debate. (credit:Justin Sullivan via Getty Images)
(06 of13)
Open Image Modal
CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer speaks before the first round of the CNN Republican presidential debate on December 15, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (credit:Justin Sullivan via Getty Images)
(07 of13)
Open Image Modal
CNN reporter Dana Bash, second from right, prepares for the first round of the CNN Republican presidential debate. (credit:Justin Sullivan via Getty Images)
(08 of13)
Open Image Modal
Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson speaks with members of the media before the start of the CNN Republican presidential debate. (credit:Justin Sullivan via Getty Images)
(09 of13)
Open Image Modal
A member of the media walks past podiums on stage ahead of the Republican presidential candidate debate in Las Vegas, Nevada. (credit:Bloomberg via Getty Images)
(10 of13)
Open Image Modal
The social media room is arranged for the Republican presidential debate, hosted by CNN, at The Venetian hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, December 15, 2015. Participants on the main stage at the GOP debate include businessman Donald Trump, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, businesswoman Carly Fiorina, Ohio Gov. John Kasich, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, and Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul. (credit:L.E. BASKOW via Getty Images)
(11 of13)
Open Image Modal
A reporter addresses the camera as the stage is set for the fifth Republican presidential debate in Las Vegas, Nevada. (credit:L.E. BASKOW via Getty Images)
(12 of13)
Open Image Modal
Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson prepares for a television interview before the start of the CNN Republican presidential debate. (credit:Justin Sullivan via Getty Images)
(13 of13)
Open Image Modal
An image of Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz appears on a marquee outside of the The Palazzo Las Vegas before the CNN Republican presidential debate at The Venetian Las Vegas on December 15, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (credit:Justin Sullivan via Getty Images)

Support HuffPost

At HuffPost, we believe that everyone needs high-quality journalism, but we understand that not everyone can afford to pay for expensive news subscriptions. That is why we are committed to providing deeply reported, carefully fact-checked news that is freely accessible to everyone.

Whether you come to HuffPost for updates on the 2024 presidential race, hard-hitting investigations into critical issues facing our country today, or trending stories that make you laugh, we appreciate you. The truth is, news costs money to produce, and we are proud that we have never put our stories behind an expensive paywall.

Would you join us to help keep our stories free for all? Your will go a long way.

Support HuffPost
Suggest a correction
|
Submit a tip