Mullin: The Senate Used To Be Able To Cane People

“You know, some people are real strong behind a keypad, but when they get called out, it’s completely different. People asked me, too, ‘Is this becoming of a U.S. senator.’ And, I’m like, man, I’m a guy from Oklahoma first. In Oklahoma, you don’t run your mouth like that, and if you do run your mouth like that, you’re expected to be called out on it.

“And, what would happen if I didn’t call him out on it? I’m not looking for a street fight; the last time I got in a fight, I got paid for it. Every once in a while, you need to get punched in the face. We looked into the rules, and you know, you used to be able to cane [people in the Senate].

“You gotta remember, President Andrew Jackson challenged nine guys to a duel and won nine times. And, so, at the end of the day, there is precedence for it if that’s what someone wants to do.

“And in this case, I challenged him once — you and I talked about it — he didn’t answer, he continued to run his mouth.” – Sen. Markwayne Mullin, speaking on Newsmax. Listen to the host’s fawning intro.