Rep. Cantor's Richmond Campaign Office Shot at Overnight

[TheGodfather]

Republican Rep. Eric Cantor's Richmond campaign office was shot at Wednesday night, Fox News has learned, the latest in a rash of apparent threats and acts of intimidation against members of Congress.

Most of the threats so far have been reported by Democrats, but Cantor -- the No. 2 Republican in the House -- is one of about 10 lawmakers who has asked for increased security protection, Fox News has learned. As a member of the House leadership, U.S. Capitol Police already provide Cantor with a security detail around the clock, but he has asked for more security.

As House Republican whip, Cantor is the highest elected Jewish politician in the country.

The Department of Homeland Security is involved in the Cantor case because he is a member of the House leadership.

Fox News has also obtained a threatening message left Friday on the voicemail of Rep. Jean Schmidt, R-Ohio.

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/03 ... overnight/

[OakRidgeStars]

Mark my words: This is going to get ugly.

I hope this is just one isolated incident, but I can't help but worry about how far good people can be pushed before they snap. The last thing anyone needs now is more gas on the fire.

[zephyp]

Mark my words: This is going to get ugly.

I hope this is just one isolated incident, but I can't help but worry about how far good people can be pushed before they snap. The last thing anyone needs now is more gas on the fire.

Going to get ugly??????

What the dems have done so far lends new meaning to the term ugly...