Palin’s ‘blood libel’ charge ignites US firestorm
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Prominent U.S. Republican Sarah Palin defended her fiery rhetoric on Wednesday but ignited a fresh controversy by accusing critics of “blood libel” in linking her to a deadly Arizona shooting spree. Former Alaska governor Sarah Palin speaks to reporters at a storage area containing supplies for shelters run by Samaritan’s Purse, a charity associated with the ministries of U.S. evangelist Billy Graham, in Cabaret December 12, 2010. (REUTERS/Kena Betancur/Files) A defiant Palin, leaping into a roaring debate on the consequences of overheated political rhetoric, said her critics had been irresponsible in rushing to blame Saturday’s gun rampage on vitriolic campaign…
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