‘You pointless fossil’: John Cornyn’s campaign picked a fight with Patton Oswalt, and the comedian hit back

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‘You pointless fossil’: John Cornyn’s campaign picked a fight with Patton Oswalt, and the comedian hit back
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The Texas senator’s campaign staff dove deep into Oswalt’s Twitter history on Tuesday, unearthing various instances as far back as 2013 in which he shared raunchy jokes littered with profanity.

Patton Oswalt attends the Governors Ball during the 2018 Primetime Emmys Awards on, Sept. 17, 2018, in Los Angeles. By Allyson Chiu Allyson Chiu Reporter with the Morning Mix team Email Bio Follow April 24 at 6:47 AM These days, fierce Twitter feuds can arise between the most random foes. Author J.K. Rowling went after Trump-supporting Harry Potter fans. Grammy Award-winning rapper Cardi B tangled with conservative commentator Tomi Lahren.

— Team Cornyn April 23, 2019 But while the “Team Cornyn” account, which is run by the senator’s campaign staff, may have gotten the first hit, Oswalt’s backers quickly descended on their tweets. Unseating an entrenched incumbent senator is going to be tough, but I’ve faced worse odds in my life. Saddle up, Texas. I’m in. Join me at https://t.co/cDULHGNQXG https://t.co/Xbt0oB4xYD

Guys, if you’re offended by my “sailor talk” like the incel running the @TeamCornyn account is, put your outrage nickels in the swear jar below! https://t.co/6JTYt9bNJT https://t.co/szVCysDSZq — Patton Oswalt April 23, 2019 Meanwhile, numerous Twitter users also ripped Team Cornyn, drawing attention to the glaring ratio.

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