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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsWhat if a reporter assaulted a candidate?
Would he or she be charged with a misdemeanor? Would a simple apology suffice? Would they get a promotion?
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What if a reporter assaulted a candidate? (Original Post)
Cattledog
May 2017
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Kablooie
(19,076 posts)1. Depends if it was a Republican or a Democrat.
And whether they're in from FOXNews or not.
ladym55
(2,577 posts)2. Just thought the same thing
There are two sets of rules.
LOL Lib
(1,462 posts)3. I'm jaded, but I think ANY reporter would be
Tossed in jail and key thrown away. Even if a dem was attacked, the repukes would jump all on it just to tarnish the media.
Turbineguy
(39,926 posts)4. That would be completely out of line.
Unless the candidate deserved it or something.
