Following the death threats and vandalism last week, we now have more evidence of the real-world ramifications brought on by the Republicans' ACORN hysteria:
In an exclusive interview with 12 News, 58 year-old Nancy Takehara of Chicago says she was going door-to-door when she came across a disgruntled homeowner.
“The next thing I know he’s telling us we’re not his people, we’re probably with ACORN, and he started screaming and raving,” Takehara said. “He grabbed me by the back of the neck. I thought he was going to rip my hair out of my head. He was pounding on my head and screaming. The man terrified me.” [...]
“This negative stuff has to stop,” said Takehara. “We’re all Americans. This is all about protecting our democracy, not about attacking each other.”
When Takehara got home, she was greeted by a message from Barack Obama, whom she later spoke to about the incident.
(H/T DailyKos diarist RFDblog)
Comments
markg8 on Sun, 10/19/2008 - 17:26
She ought to file charges against the McCain campaign and the RNC for inciting their supporters to physical violence. As should ACORN.
Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 10/19/2008 - 21:33
How come she didn't file charges?
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