Before Hurricane Ida even had the chance to dissipate into Tropical Storm Ida, Democratic politicians were already on Twitter using the natural disaster to score political points.

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders was typical: “The destruction from Hurricane Ida is devastating,” he tweeted. “Our thoughts are with those in danger and with first responders saving lives. But let’s be clear. If we do not act boldly to combat climate change, what we see today will become the norm as the planet becomes more uninhabitable.”