Ellison Calls Challenger ‘A Low-Life Scumbag’ At Debate

A debate between Rep. Keith Ellison (D-MN) and his Republican challenger Chris Fields on Thursday in Minneapolis got so personal and vitriolic that Ellison ultimately blew up in anger, calling his opponent “a low-life scumbag” and causing the radio station hosting the event to cut to commercial twice in an effort to calm things down. Full Story »

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by Trisha Collopy - Oct. 18, 2012

Minnesota blows up in the national media after Congressman Keith Ellison blows up at his challenger, Republican Chris Fields at a debate at community radio station KFAI.

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