Rep. Maxine Waters mocked at California tea party conference – Los Angeles Times
Aug. 12, 2017, 9:28 a.m.
A fair number of politicians faced withering criticism and ridicule at the Tea Party California Caucus meeting in Fresno this weekend, including Gov. Jerry Brown, GOP Assembly Leader Chad Mayesand especially Los Angeles Democrat Rep. Maxine Waters.
An unflattering picture of Waters, obviously doctored, was flashed on a screen just after Rep. Tom McClintock (R-Elk Grove) delivered the keynote address Friday evening.
Woody Woodrumof the conservative activistgroup California Screaming Eaglestold the crowd that it was Waters' reaction when she heard McClintock was coming to speakto California tea party members, drawing a big laugh in the room.
It was just a joke, Woodrum said later.
Woodrum said it wasnt meant to be mean-spirited. He said the photo hasbeen floating around the Internet.
Waters has been one of Republican President Trumps harshest and most vocal critics in Washington, making the 78-year-old congresswomanpopularamong young progressives.
The attention began when Waters refused to attend Trump'spresidential inauguration. She also skipped his first speech to Congress, telling the Los Angeles Times, I dont honor this president. I dont respect this president. And Im not joyful in the presence of this president.
Waters,in her 14th term, also hasnot been a fan of the tea party, saying in 2011 that the members could go straight to hell.
Waters' spokesperson has not yet responded to a requet for comment.
UPDATE 6:28 p.m.: Updated with information that Waters' spokespersonhas not yet responded.
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