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Frank Rumbles With Town Hall Wacko

By Jason Farago,  Newser Staff

Posted Aug 19, 2009 6:56 AM CDT

(Newser) – Town hall crazies, you have met your match. Rep. Barney Frank had no time for a woman who asked why he supported Barack Obama's "Nazi" policies, calling it "vile, contemptible nonsense" and asking, "On what planet do you spend most of your time?" When the questioner pushed back, the House Financial Services Committee chair dismissed her: "Trying to have a conversation with you would be like arguing with a dining room table."

House Financial Services Committee Chairman Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass. delivers his remarks at A National Press Club luncheon, Monday, July 27, 2009, in Washington.
House Financial Services Committee Chairman Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass. delivers his remarks at A National Press Club luncheon, Monday, July 27, 2009, in Washington.   (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
US Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., right, leaves a senior center in Dartmouth, Mass. Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009 where he discussed health care reform and financial issues at a town hall-style meeting.
US Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., right, leaves a senior center in Dartmouth, Mass. Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009 where he discussed health care reform and financial issues at a town hall-style meeting.   (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Fondue
Aug 20, 2009 12:18 PM CDT
Frank has nothing to worry about in his district. Do you really think a politician would say that if were going to be a problem?
maryz
Aug 20, 2009 7:02 AM CDT
Vorant, that was out of line. He's an American treasure, hero and a living legend, and we in my district love that he represents us as he does in Congress.
timeandagain
Aug 20, 2009 4:28 AM CDT
Hysterical woman...

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