GOP Senator Says Toning Down Violent Rhetoric Means 'The Shooter Wins'

By David Edwards — January 23, 2011

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Following the mass shooting in Tucson, Arizona that left six dead and Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (R-AZ) in the hospital, there have been calls for politicians and pundits to back off violent rhetoric. But tea party favorite Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) isn't about to let the tragedy change his tone.

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