Rep. Mike Pence, Who Led Witch Hunt Against Van Jones, Took $1,000s From Extremist Erik Prince

Among Pence's campaign contributors is Blackwater's owner, whom Pence defended after the Nisour Square massacre in Baghdad.

Rep. Mike Pence, an Indiana Republican whose name has been mentioned as a potential GOP presidential candidate (and who is not sure if he believes in evolution), led the witch-hunt to force the resignation of White House Green Jobs advisor, Van Jones, over comments Jones made years ago and a 9/11 "truth" petition Jones signed which he said he did not read in its entirety. Jones apologized for some of his comments, which were made before he took his job ... Full Story »

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by Dwight Rousu - Sep. 8, 2009

Scahill reports a notable monetary tie between an accused felon from Blackwater and republican Pence, who promoted the arguably racist lies and distortions that attacked environmental adviser Van Jones.

Is Pence related to Joe McCarthy?

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