Chafee has also criticized Clinton's conduct as secretary of state and her mishandling of the so-called "Russia reset".
McConnell, who faces reelection in 2014 and is being challenged for his seat by Democrat Alison Lundergan Grimes, among others, has been criticized in his home state of Kentucky for dealing with Democrats.
While the FBI and other government tallies have long been criticized for underreporting, an admission of the problem at the top levels of US government is swiftly emerging.
Scott Borchetta, the man who helped create Swift's empire, recently signed Maddie & Tae, a cheeky duo of teenagers that reached No 1 last year with their viral protest tune Girl in a Country Song, which criticized country music's treatment of women.
These doctors criticized my 'baseless and relentless opposition to the genetic engineering of food crops', which is another false accusation.
He later was criticized for calling himself a Gulf War veteran, despite never deploying overseas during the conflict.
The former secretary of state then criticized the tech industry about its gender gap and poor record of hiring and promoting women.
In a dizzying turn, some Republicans criticized the news media's coverage of Lauten's comments, calling the attention politically biased.
McCain criticized Obama for taking issue with Netanyahu's statement: "The least of your problems are what Bibi Netanyahu said in a political campaign.
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Adam Jentleson, a spokesman for the Democratic leader, Harry Reid, criticized McConnell's "toxic mix of poor planning, misguided bravado and stunning lack of communication with his fellow Republicans".
