Sen. McCain: What about deep-fried Twinkies?

{mosads}In a statement, the company blamed the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union (BCTGM) for a nationwide strike that had “crippled the company’s ability to produce and deliver products at multiple facilities.”

The Iowa State Fair is a tradition for presidential campaigns, and known for deep-frying everything from Twinkies to butter.

Rep. David Schweikert (R-Ariz.) had a more serious take on the announcement.

Number of the day: 18,500. 18,500 jobs will b gone when Hostess closes doors today b/c of unions refusal 2 negotiate. twitter.com/RepDavid/statu…

— Rep David Schweikert (@RepDavid) November 16, 2012

And Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.), tweeting later in the day, had a moment of nostalgia.

Contemplating a twinky-less future. Not happy.

— Jim Himes (@jahimes) November 16, 2012

Updated at 3:59 p.m.