March 29, 2010

Right's Anger Could Backfire

Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune

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March 28, 2010

Talk about sore losers. Just when you think the health care debate can't sink any lower, somebody manages to punch through the floor.The ink was hardly dry on President Barack Obama's signature on his health care overhaul legislation before reports of vandalism and death threats against congressmen on both political sides began.As of Friday, the FBI was investigating vandalism or threats related to the health care bill against 10 Democrats and two Republicans. On Thursday, the New York City office of Democratic Rep. Anthony Weiner was closed because of an envelope that reportedly contained a threatening letter and...

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