Scalise after Democrat asks for examples of Sanders supporters 'being bad': 'I can think of an example' - thehill.com

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..."Can someone send me an example of a 'Bernie Bro' being bad. Also, are we holding all candidates responsible for the behavior of some of their supporters? Waiting to hear," added Ellison, who was an early endorser of Sanders.

...Scalise suffered near-fatal injuries after being shot at Eugene Simpson Stadium Park in Alexandria, Va., while practicing with fellow lawmakers and staff ahead of the Congressional Baseball Game for charity in June 2017.

...After undergoing multiple surgeries, Scalise returned to work in September 2017.Law enforcement officials said the shooting appeared to be politically motivated, with Hodgkinson - who volunteered for the Sanders campaign in 2016 and had a lengthy arrest record - criticizing the GOP on social media.

...Following the shooting, Sanders condemned Hodgkinson's actions, calling the act of violence "Despicable."

...Scalise told conservative radio host he does not hold Sanders responsible for the incident during an appearance on his show in 2018..

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