Thirteen Senate Republicans joined all Senate Democrats in voting to ratify the severely flawed START treaty, which limits the ability of the United States to defend itself. I will support efforts to primary any one of those on the list who intend to seek another term.

Lamar Alexander (R-TN)

Bob Bennett (R-UT)

Scott Brown (R-MA)

Thad Cochran (R-MS)

Susan Collins (R-ME)

Bob Corker (R-TN)

Judd Gregg (R-NH)

Johnny Isakson (R-GA)

Mike Johanns (R-NE)

Dick Lugar (R-IN)

Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)

Olympia Snowe (R-ME)

George Voinovich (R-OH)

This flawed treaty should never have been ratified — especially not in the lame duck session. Unfortunately, we have 13 get-along Republicans who care more about cocktail parties than American national security. Despicable.

Update: An idiotic statement by Lugar:

“Just now, at a press conference following the vote, I asked Sen. Dick Lugar (R., Ind.) whether he is surprised about the extent of GOP support. ‘I’m pleased that 13 voted for the treaty,’ he replied. ‘It is a very strong statement that President Obama made throughout the world.’

Yes, he sent the message that in the face of mounting threats, the United States will limit its ability to defend itself. And more than a dozen dumbass Republicans will help.