Gianforte calls for civil politics after assaulting reporter

[TomCADem]

Source: MSN/Associated Press

BOZEMAN, Mont. — Montana's incoming congressman is calling for civility in politics as heads to Washington with a conviction for assaulting a reporter.

Greg Gianforte will be sworn in next week as the state's only congressman following the shooting of Rep. Steve Scalise.

He spoke to The Associated Press Friday in his first national interview since winning last month's Montana special congressional election.

The Republican technology entrepreneur pleaded guilty this week to assaulting Guardian reporter Ben Jacobs the night before the May 25 election.

Read more: http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/gianforte-calls-for-civil-politics-after-assaulting-reporter/ar-BBCMsSM?li=BBnb7Kz

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Of course, Gianforte would see no irony or hypocrisy in lecturing the American people on civility.

[MontanaMama]

1. I'm still not over this election.

I don't know why so many Montanans insist on voting against their own best interests. Gianforte = Thug

[MrScorpio]

2. These motherfuckers don't have any idea how ridiculous they sound, do it?

[Thinkingabout]

3. He used poor judgement in attacking the reporter but a continuation of violence we have seen in

republican campaigns, where does this stop.

[old guy]

4. Since I haven't seen much push back from the general populace,

I'm thinking they must support him.

[Wellstone ruled]

8. Talked to one of his supporters

earlier this week,all I can say is Wow. Of course she is a Trumper all the way. Thankfully we only see her when it has something to do will the Grand Kids.

[dalton99a]

17. So typical

It's delusional to think they'll change

[Wellstone ruled]

18. So true,we don't even try any more to

make her and her Off Spring see the real story.

All well educated people. Go figger.

[bluedigger]

5. Is that code for deference to politicians?

[Javaman]

6. translation...

"dear press, don't ask us questions ever again, if you know what's good of you".

[Mc Mike]

7. He should call for unity too, now that he's in office.

All Montanans should get together, with him in charge.

[Judi Lynn]

9. That's one of the most unexpected statements we will ever hear. Is it even possible?

[turbinetree]

10. Hey Gianforte------------how's this for civility FUCK YOU

Fuck You for attacking a person that is trying to use and protect the public from assholes like you, that want to decimate the first amendment , the right to have a FREE Press---so FUCK YOU

[Marie Marie]

11. NOW he calls for civility....

[roamer65]

12. Fuck him.

[Initech]

13. Go away, snowflake.

[Solly Mack]

14. More like he calls for other people to be civil.

But people like him can do what they want - like he did.

I'm sorry, but the right-wing current stream of "can we all get along" is pure theatre.

[HAB911]

15. Delicate snowflakes like Gianforte and Nugent suddenly running skeeeeeered?

[heaven05]

16. typical republiKKKan bullshit

and stinking hypocrisy......this fuck should be in jail....if I body slammed someone for just asking me a question....I WOULD be in jail right now. Two levels of justice in ameriKKKa for two classes of people...the 'franchised' and the non-franchised....the white male/female with big money/prominence and the AA male/female...the male and the female....just bullshit, it's all hypocrisy and bullshit in this country....along with many AA having to endure police brutality and murder.......and the police walking free completely or facing a slap on the wrist for getting caught doing murder or abuse.

[riversedge]

19. He should not be given a seat in the House!

[Sunlei]

20. wasn't his first time slamming a man to the ground, he was way to experienced with the move.

Gianforte who have you been slamming around in your life?