House GOP Weighs In On McKinney Incident

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That's the title of the AP article. The Resolution will be introduced by Congressmen McHenry and Diaz-Balart. I hate these guys, particularly Diaz-Balart. (Did you know that wingnut is Castro's nephew?)

By LAURIE KELLMAN, Associated Press Writer
3 minutes ago

WASHINGTON - House Republicans pushed a resolution Tuesday commending the Capitol police force for professionalism after a confrontation between an officer and Democratic Rep. Cynthia McKinney.

"I don't think it's fair to attack the Capitol Police and I think it's time that we show our support for them," said Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., a sponsor of the measure. Ignoring a police officer's order to stop or hitting one "is never OK," McHenry said of the incident.

Last week, McKinney had an argument with a uniformed police officer as she sought to enter a House office building. The officer did not recognize her. She refused his order to stop and struck him.

McKinney says she took action in self defense after the officer "inappropriately touched" her.
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