Stockman's candidacy ignites Twitter

Townhall.com Staff

Posted: Dec 10, 2013 10:01 AM

Rep. Steve Stockman's (R-Texas) announcement that he would challenge the No. 2 Republican in the Senate, John Cornyn (Texas), ignited Twitter — prompting surprise, intrigue and rebuke. The freshman congressman has developed a wide social media presence, rankling some while igniting other conservatives with his strong criticism of President Obama.