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Anti Poor

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Senate Candidate Eric Hovde Challenges Arianna Huffington to a Debate

Hovde claims the "elite liberal media" are baselessly attacking him based on a few seconds from a 14-minute speech. He said the left is labeling him as anti-poor, and he's challenging Huffington Post founder to a debate any time and any place.

U.S. Senate hopeful Eric Hovde isn’t afraid to step outside the political boxing ring to debate - anywhere at any time. In fact, on Wednesday he challenged Huffington Post founder Arianna Huffington to debate about who has done more for the less fortunate in America. “I will gladly debate Ms. Huffington any time and any place in front of a room full of journalists on what she has done for the less fortunate versus what I have done,” Hovde stated Wednesday. Hovde put out the challenge to Huffington after the online media outlet posted a story about the Wisconsin real estate developer’s comments pertaining to the media’s portrayal of the poor in America. In the Huffington Post article Hovde is quoted as saying: "I see a reporter here," he …

JJ Racine

8:12 am on Friday, June 22, 2012

Anti-poor... Would anyone say they are pro-poor?! We should all be anti-poor, I think there are alot of resources out there for the less fortunate in our society to try and better themselves but nobody can force them to have the motivation to use the opportunities. As far as those who come by their bad situation honestly there are many programs to provide assistance when needed until they can get…   more ›

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