This was a real treat. We're taking a two minute commercial break while taping the radio show this afternoon, and radio show host Corey Johnson (all of about 23 years old) jumps up in front of a white-haired man walking by and says "Senator Cornyn, I'm from Texas!" (which Corey most certainly is not). The Senator responds politely and shakes Corey's hand. Corey then says to him in a real loud voice: "I just want you to know that I am appalled and ashamed that you would support the homophobic and bigoted Federal Marriage Amendment." (Cornyn was one of the two chief sponsors of the amendment in the Senate.) Cornyn's jaw dropped and he just stood there blank-faced and confused, he didn't say a word, his staffers didn't say a word. He finally said "well, then I guess you won't be voting for me." Cornyn then said "thank you" and turned to walk away, while Corey shouted back "NO THANKS to you!"
It was absolutely amazing. To watch one of the biggest Senate homophobes stopped in his tracks by a 23 year old with incredible chutzpah. Truly one of my FAVORITE moments from the week. Below is Cornyn moments after Corey's surprise attack.
