THE wife of NSW Deputy Premier Andrew Stoner has been accused of Twitter trolling after her attack on the US first lady Michelle Obama's religious beliefs while her Trade Minister husband tries to woo business from around the world.

In a series of tweets, Cathy Stoner also took aim at Federal Independent MP Rob Oakeshott over his representation of his NSW electorate of Lynne and also accused him of mocking god.



In tweets aimed at Mr Oakeshott, Mrs Stoner said: "Rob, you have had every opportunity to make good choices, right choices, moral choices. We supported you, you know''.



"You have abused the trust of all who supported you and your constituents. You were put there for a reason. God will not be mocked.''



Mr Oakeshott responded: "This is a surprise tweet, and very unexpected. Trolls maybe, but partners of deputy premiers?? You accuse me of mocking God???''

media_camera Robert Oakeshott's tweets in response to Cathy Stoner, whose Twitter account has now been shut down. Picture: Twitter





Mrs Stoner went on to question Mrs Obama's membership of a pro-choice US political group for women at the same time she prays to God.



"How does Michelle Obama, who is a member of Emily's List, say God Bless and mean it...,'' she tweeted.



Mr Stoner yesterday defended his wife's right to speak her mind given she was a constituent of Mr Oakeshott, despite the account being swiftly closed down amid uproar on the social networking website.



"My wife is an individual entitled to her own opinion,'' he said.



"Like a lot of people in Mr Oakeshott's electorate, she obviously feels betrayed by him and his support of the Federal Labor/Green government and its disastrous policies, including the carbon tax.''



Mr Oakeshott said he could handle being trolled by anyone but he was surprised by the comments about mocking god and the attack on Mrs Obama from the spouse of a senior political leader.



"When people associated with high office in Australia and the trade and investment portfolios in NSW, start trolling the first lady of the United States, the debate in Australia has gone off the page,'' Mr Oakeshott said.



"I don't know whether she truly believes that god doesn't like Michelle Obama or me but I look forward to her explanation.''



The two have a political history, with Mr Stoner previously quashing rumours he was switching to the federal arena to run against Mr Oakeshott.



Originally published as Stoner's wife hammers Obama