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Thread #123258 Message #2720335
Posted By: Azizi
09-Sep-09 - 11:12 PM
Thread Name: BS: US Health Care Reform
Subject: RE: BS: US Health Care Reform
Wilson apologizes: 'I let my emotions get the best of me' Posted: September 9th, 2009 10:23 PM ET
WASHINGTON (CNN) — GOP Rep. Joe Wilson of South Carolina issued a statement Wednesday night apologizing for his outburst during President Obama's speech to Congress:
"This evening I let my emotions get the best of me when listening to the President's remarks regarding the coverage of illegal immigrants in the health care bill. While I disagree with the President's statement, my comments were inappropriate and regrettable. I extend sincere apologies to the President for this lack of civility."
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As a result of Republican Congressman Joe Wilson's breach of decurum, more than $25,000 was raised in 2 hours for the campaign of Rob Miller, the Democrat who is running against Wilson in the 2010 election. In 2008 Miller ran against Wilson in the heavily Republican district of South Carolina, and lost by only 7% of the votes.
Something tells me that Miller will do much better this time around.