"Terrorist" ad called reckless
A Nevada Republican Party mail piece that accuses Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama of having “close ties to (a) domestic terrorist” is reckless and inflammatory, historians say, because it could stir dark passions, including a desire to inflict violence on Obama.
“This is dangerous politics,” said Julian Zelizer, a Princeton University historian. He noted the country’s long history of political assassination and racial violence.
Shouts of “Kill him!” and “Terrorist!” have been heard at rallies held by Republican nominee Sen. John McCain and his running mate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, according to published reports.
It’s not clear whether the angry crowds were wishing death on Obama or William Ayers, a 1960s era radical and co-founder of an anti-Vietnam war group, The Weather Underground, that claimed responsibility for nonfatal bombings of the Pentagon and U.S. Capitol.
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“This is dangerous politics,” said Julian Zelizer, a Princeton University historian. He noted the country’s long history of political assassination and racial violence.
Shouts of “Kill him!” and “Terrorist!” have been heard at rallies held by Republican nominee Sen. John McCain and his running mate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, according to published reports.
It’s not clear whether the angry crowds were wishing death on Obama or William Ayers, a 1960s era radical and co-founder of an anti-Vietnam war group, The Weather Underground, that claimed responsibility for nonfatal bombings of the Pentagon and U.S. Capitol.