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Blanche Lincoln: Protesters Are ‘Un-American’ (Updated!)

David Kinkade

Updated: Apr 14, 2024

Remember when Democrats used to bristle whenever criticized, taking umbrage that anyone would “question their patriotism”? I do! Why, here’s a link to Barack Obama whining about that just one year ago when John McCain questioned his bona fides on national security.


Oh, hey, guess what happened? In a conference call with reporters, Sen. Blanche Lincoln says that protesters questioning Obamacare are “un-American.” Take that, you smelly hippies!

But then she took it back, because she evidently suddenly realized that  calling your constituents “un-American” when you’re up for re-election maybe isn’t the savviest of political moves. She was probably right about that.

UPDATE: By way of contrast, here’s a Twitter response from Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill of Missouri that is smarter by a factor of, oh, let’s say a million. One million times smarter: “I disagree that the people showing concern over some healthcare proposals are “manufactured” Real folks, strong opinions.”

And don’t look now, but here comes the National Republican Senatorial Campaign Committee! Their statement on Lincoln’s gaffe is at the jump:

Statement on Lincoln ‘Un-American’ Gaffe From National Republican Senatorial Campaign Committee

“We agree that Senator Lincoln should apologize for her description of these protestors are ‘un-American,’ given the fact they are justifiably expressing their frustration with the Democrats’ failed agenda and plans to implement a government takeover of America’s health care system. Perhaps this will encourage Senator Lincoln to finally explain to Arkansans how she and the Democrats will pay for their massive Washington-run health care proposals?” – Amber Wilkerson, NRSC spokeswoman

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