Obama Campaign Worker Allegedly Attacked (Wisconsin)

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Obama Campaign Worker Allegedly Attacked
Victim Talks To 12 News In Exclusive Interview

POSTED: 8:26 pm CDT October 18, 2008
UPDATED: 11:44 pm CDT October 18, 2008


CALEDONIA, Wis. -- Police in Caledonia are investigating the assault of a campaign volunteer as she was canvassing for Senator Barack Obama Saturday afternoon.

In an exclusive interview with 12 News, 58 year-old Nancy Takehara of Chicago says she was going door-to-door when she came across a disgruntled homeowner.

“The next thing I know he’s telling us we’re not his people, we’re probably with ACORN, and he started screaming and raving,” Takehara said. “He grabbed me by the back of the neck. I thought he was going to rip my hair out of my head. He was pounding on my head and screaming. The man terrified me.”

The man eventually stopped and the Caledonia police were called. Takehara was asked if she needed medical assistance, but she was not seriously injured. Instead, she says she was shaken up by the homeowner’s reaction.

“This negative stuff has to stop,” said Takehara. “We’re all Americans. This is all about protecting our democracy, not about attacking each other.”

Takehara was encouraged when she had a message waiting at home from the candidate she is fighting for. Takehara called back and she and Senator Obama talked one-on-one. ......(more)

The complete piece is at: http://www.wisn.com/politics/17754232/detail.html

My little dog was injured. I reported it to the police and ASPCA. A lawsuit is being prepared now. Shameless,nasty and crude rednecks.

I hope the lady will be OK.

canvas this Thursday evening. Hope they put me on the phones:)

that's scary, though. I have read about a pregnant woman here on DU being harrassed by brave old men. Shameful!

I'd much rather canvass than phone bank, which tells you how much I dread talking on the phone. I feel perfectly safe canvassing. Bullies don't scare me at all. Being a heinous bitch does have it's benefits, though that hidden part of me only comes out when absolutely necessary. (I grew up in a tough 'hood)

Check out your local law first. It is legal in my state.

Canvass with another person...don't try persuading if you're not comfortable...and back away if it looks anything at all like there'll be a confrontation. Take along some kind of panic whistle. I don't think we're really in danger, but of course, this nice woman didn't think so either.

but thought that was too radical. What do I know? I'm 62 years old and still believe in the goodness of people. This election has certainly made me stop and think. We should all just be extra vigilant...thanks for setting me straight.:scared:

the Patriot Act and other Bush anti-Constitutional laws, but I wouldn't mind if those laws were used in full force against these racist and fascist numbskulls for awhile then abolished.