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Steve Scalise: It is a clear example of not only mob violence but also how political discourse can get out of control.

On the recordFebruary 23, 2021
It is a clear example of not only mob violence but also how political discourse can get out of control.
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Steve Scalise
Republican · Louisiana

Editor's note · Context

Scalise discusses the January 6th events as a culmination of escalating political discourse.

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