A Politico reporter proudly mocked decorated Vietnam War veteran and Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Jim Webb not once, but twice, on Twitter for recalling his heroic actions as a Marine during the Tuesday night debates.

The question from CNN's Anderson Cooper asked each candidate to choose one enemy they are most proud to have made during their careers. Most went for the political jugular: National Rifle Association for Martin O'Malley, the coal industry for Lincoln Chaffee, Wall Street for Bernie Sanders, and surprise, Republicans for Hillary Clinton.

But Webb had an altogether different response to the question, one that probably most would not expect at a Democratic debate. To Cooper's question of which enemy he is most proud of, the senator said:

I’d have to say the enemy soldier that threw the grenade that wounded me, but he’s not around right now to talk to.

And so Politico's Kenneth P. Vogel ('P' for 'proud liberal') uploaded a Vine to Twitter of Webb's response:

And then shamelessly did it again the next day:

The Federalist did an excellent job of putting Vogel in his place:

Regardless of how you feel about his politics, Jim Webb served valiantly in combat. He did his job. He willingly sacrificed his own safety and comfort in order to protect the men who served with him. He is, by all accounts, a legitimate war hero. Webb deserves the gratitude of a nation, not the scorn of a cloistered Beltway scribe.

By way of comparison, Jim Webb was awarded the Navy Cross, the Silver Star, and two Bronze Stars for his conduct in combat during the Vietnam War. He received two Purple Hearts for injuries he sustained while in combat. Ken Vogel writes about campaign finance for Politico.

Jim Webb can “smirk” wherever and whenever he wants for all I care.

The Federalist also summed up Webb's service quite nicely:

Webb was referring to an operation during the Vietnam War that eventually led to Webb being awarded the Navy Cross. After being repeatedly shot at while trying to clear enemy bunkers, Webb deliberately put himself between an enemy grenade and one of his fellow Marines in order to shield that Marine from the grenade blast.

Webb was also awarded the Silver Star for his actions during a separate firefight in Vietnam.

“His determination and bold fighting spirit inspired all who observed him and were instrumental in saving the lives of at least two Marines and undoubtedly thwarting the enemy’s plan to launch a major attack against his unit’s night position,” the citation reads. “By his leadership, extraordinary courage, and unflagging devotion to duty at great personal risk, First Lieutenant Webb upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service.”

Meanwhile, Vogel is busy being courageous from behind the safety of his keyboard.