Proponent of the public option in health care was upset with a “blue dog Democrat”
by Jack Carroll on Feb. 11, 2011, 12:26 p.m.
FOI Request: 2009 Death Threats Against Federal Lawmakers
The debate over government-run health care inspired passionate responses on both sides, but what happens when the invective gets dangerous? A San Diego man, angered by Arkansas Democratic Sen. Blanche Lincoln's position on health care (and allegedly intoxicated), sent her a 24 word death threat that culminated in a visit to his house from the FBI and a San Diego Police Department Detective.