With Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz up for reelection this November, actor Jon Cryer wants the world to know that they should vote for Democrat Phil Ehr and oust Gaetz from office.
In a small thread announcing his endorsement, Cryer highlighted some of Gaetz's worst moments, including the times he invited a Holocaust denier to the State of the Union, endorsed a bigot for Congress in his home state and threatened former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen.
Rep. @mattgaetz invited a white supremacist to the State of the Union, attempted to intimidate a federal witness, and endorsed a sociopathic bigot who applauded the deaths of migrants for congress.
I just donated to his opponent @PhilEhr https://t.co/wAVK0CR0nt https://t.co/dXfLMSvqXy
— Jon Cryer (@MrJonCryer) September 5, 2020
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— Jon Cryer (@MrJonCryer) September 6, 2020
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— Jon Cryer (@MrJonCryer) September 6, 2020
After being called out for this truly shocking behavior, Gaetz responded by saying:
"Charlie Sheen totally carried two and a half men."
Charlie Sheen totally carried two and a half men. https://t.co/bNxQ9EegY7
— Matt Gaetz (@mattgaetz) September 6, 2020
Cryer, however, was unfazed by this strangely petty insult, reminding Gaetz the program ran for four seasons after Sheen's exit.
And Cryer won a Best Actor Emmy.
Is that why, after he left, it lasted for 4 more years and I won an Emmy for Best Actor in a Comedy? https://t.co/VTE6g2yjZp
— Jon Cryer (@MrJonCryer) September 6, 2020
And FWIW, this wasn't meant as a slam on Charlie.
He was undeniably the star of the show. And a fantastic actor. Despite his issues, we had many more highs than lows.
But you can't say he “carried" a show that lasted four years without him.
— Jon Cryer (@MrJonCryer) September 6, 2020
Gaetz's opponent, Phil Ehr, also took the opportunity to plug his campaign.
Gaetz is quite active on @Twitter at the moment. It's surprising that he has not found the time to respond to our request for a debate.
The people of Florida's 1st District deserve to hear why he thinks he is still worthy to be our representative. #ForwardWithHonor https://t.co/3LkLAbMv6f
— Phil Ehr (@PhilEhr) September 6, 2020
Meanwhile, Cryer's fans were quite vocal in their support of the actor's clap-back.
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— rachel leishman (@RachelLeishman) September 6, 2020
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— Steve Marmel (@Marmel) September 6, 2020
Hi @mattgaetz ! Former cast member here who played Charlie's long lost daughter on 2.5 Men for 2 seasons. Jon Cryer not only carried our show, he was the glue that held our show together. Ask anyone. Now please enjoy this gif of me making out with Lynda Carter. You're welcome. pic.twitter.com/Stad3MQNQN
— Amber Tamblyn (@ambertamblyn) September 6, 2020
It isn't hard to make Matt Gaetz seem out of touch.
You win (I mean, burning Gaetz isn't much -- but you do win)
— Elie Honig (@eliehonig) September 7, 2020
Matty laser-focused on the key issues facing our country. And getting roasted.
— Mike Zimmer (@mikejzimmer) September 6, 2020
OMG Matt is so dumb
— Devin Nunes' cow 🐮 (@DevinCow) September 6, 2020
Gaetz's critics on Twitter let him know interactions like this one wouldn't be helping him come November.
You could have played the half man.
— JRehling (@JRehling) September 6, 2020
I don't think Charlie is a fan either.
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— Alternative NOAA (@altNOAA) September 6, 2020
Campaigns continue around the country to determine who will control Congress in January of 2021.
Though the outcome is uncertain, it's clear who Jon Cryer would like to come out on top.
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