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Alan Wilson, South Carolina Congressman Joe Wilson’s oldest son, spoke out about Former President Carter’s comments on the “you lie” outburst, saying it was “based on racism.” In his presidential center in Atlanta Tuesday (Sep.15), Carter said he believes Wilson’s outburst was racially motivated and made out of fears of an African-American president. “I think […]

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The now infamous “you lie” outburst from South Carolina Congressman Joe Wilson during an Obama speech on health care reform last week has sparked a frenzied debate on House decorum. The House Democrats met Monday evening and agreed to continue on with a resolution if disapproval, according to CNN reports. Kristie Greco, spokeswoman for House […]

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South Carolina Republican Congressman Joe Wilson has become an overnight political celebrity as a result of his outburst during President Obama’s speech when he yelled ‘you lie.” “I am not going to apologize again,” the South Carolina Republican said on “FOX News Sunday” when asked about pending disciplinary steps against him by the Democratic-controlled House […]

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One day and three apologies later, Republican Congressman Joe Wilson has raised “more than $200,000” as a result of his now-popularized “you lie” outburst, confirms a campaign aide. The sudden burst of cash donations comes in response to his Web video in which he requested campaign cash to help support his crusade against the proposed […]

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A day after heckling the president during his speech on health care reform the Republican congressman apologized again but said he’s sticking to his guns. Rep. Joe WIlson said on Thursday that he regretted his outburst and but maintains his stance on Obama’s proposed health care legislation. “I truly had to speak out,” Wilson said […]

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South Carolina Republican House member, Joe Wilson, was so beside himself he had to make in known how he felt when he shouted “You lie” during President Obama’s speech on health care reform Wednesday night. While pictures and the timing of his remark show brazen disrespect, he issued an apology shortly after his “outburst.” “This […]