Trey Gowdy: “There is a desire to, quote, 'get at you' because you, quote…”

On the recordJune 6, 2012

There is a desire to, quote, 'get at you' because you, quote, 'consistently take progressive stands.'

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Gowdy references Holder's comments about facing criticism for progressive views.

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