Quick Fact: Oklahoma Senator Wants to Hold Tornado Victims Hostage to Republican Budget Cuts

Everyone is aware of the devastation in Oklahoma following the massive tornado that struck near Oklahoma City on Monday.

Senator Tom Coburn (R-Oklahoma) told CNN that he will vote against releasing any additional federal disaster relief funds unless he gets a corresponding reduction in federal spending.

Good luck with your next election, Senator.

Senator James Inhofe (R-Oklahoma), who has a record of voting against disaster relief without the same stipulation, (he and Mr. Coburn both voted against releasing funds for victims of Hurricane Sandy), has voiced his opinion that funds for Oklahoma victims should be released immediately, saying the two situations are "totally different". 

One was a coastal hurricane, the other a prairie tornado.  Other than that, I fail to see his point.

Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wisconsin) joined the discussion by saying that he thought Mr. Coburn showed "real leadership".

Where do the Republicans find these people? 

Fortunately, the Federal Disaster Relief Fund currently has $11.6B in its coffers so President Obama was able to sign a disaster declaration and release those funds immediately so FEMA will be able to help the people of Oklahoma without having to wait for Mr. Coburn to finish his fight for more cuts to Medicaid.