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heckling stories: 5 news summaries

'Kiss My Gay Ass': Calif. Dem After Heckling Arnold

... after interrupting governor's speech by yelling 'You lie!'

Oct 8, 09 7:33 PM CDT
(Newser) - Slightly different forum, very different personalities, same heckle. And California Democratic Assemblyman Tom Ammiano apparently followed up his “You lie!” interruption of a speech last night in San Francisco by Arnold Schwarzenegger by walking out and telling the Republican governor to “kiss my gay ass.” Ammiano’... More »

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San Francisco • Arnold Schwarzenegger • Willie Brown • Democratic Party • bipartisanship • President Obama • heckling • Tom Ammiano • California State Assembly • Joe Wilson • You lie

Wilson YouTube Video Sparks $200K Haul

But 'You lie' rep's
foe raises $750K,
leads in poll

Sep 11, 09 4:34 PM CDT
(Newser) - Joe Wilson has raised more than $200,000 since he shouted "you lie" during President Obama's speech Wednesday—but his Democratic opponent has pulled in more than three times as much, CNN reports. Even worse for the Republican, opponent Rob Miller leads the incumbent, 44%-43%, in a poll conducted... More »

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South Carolina • House of Representatives • US Congress • Election 2008 • President Obama • Election 2010 • Republicans • heckling • Joe Wilson • Rob Miller

OPINION

 Leave Wilson Alone: Parker 



Outbursts par for the course in partisan politics

Sep 11, 09 9:38 AM CDT
(Newser) - After Joe Wilson's “you lie” outburst, we may need to add “Joewilsoning” to the lexicon, as in, “OMG, he Joewilsoned right in the middle of the sermon!” writes Kathleen Parker of the Washington Post. Still, the reaction to the outburst seems a wee bit... More »

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Republican • South Carolina • partisanship • speech • US Congress • State of the Union Address • George W. Bush • Kathleen Parker • President Obama • heckling • Joe Wilson

ANALYSIS

Wilson Wasn't Only Republican Behaving Badly

Boorish foes steal
show during
president's speech

Sep 10, 09 3:26 AM CDT
(Newser) - Rep. Joe Wilson was far from the only rude Republican at last night's joint session of Congress, Dana Milbank writes in the Washington Post. Shouts of "Shame!" and "Not true!" could be heard at various points, along with plenty of boos, hisses, and grumbles. Other... More »

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health care • Congress • Senate Republicans • health care reform • speech • House Republicans • President Obama • heckling • Congressional Republicans • Joe Wilson

super bowl

 How to Be a Super Heckler 

Start by doing your homework, and be sure to get loud

Jan 30, 09 2:02 PM CST
(Newser) - Sunday’s the last chance to get your heckling in this NFL season, and Eddie Matz of ESPN the Magazine has timely tips on getting the most bang for your buck:
  • Do your homework. Knowing a key statistical weak point or personal peccadillo can get you inside your
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NFL • Super Bowl • football • humor • Super Bowl XLIII • sports fans • heckling

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