Joe Wilson: I'm Democrats' #1 Target

By: Brian Montopoli
Topics: In The News

(AP Photo/Harry Hamburg)

South Carolina Republican Rep. Joe Wilson, whose shout of "you lie!" during President Obama's address to a joint session of Congress prompted a rebuke in the House of Representatives, said today that he is now "the number one target of Washington Democrats," as well as MoveOn and ACORN.

Wilson said it was time to "close the book on last week" in a press conference in Lexington Friday afternoon, as WLTX reports. "Let's look ahead together with real health insurance reform."

Wilson said he did not make his outburst intentionally and said, "I truly support civility." He added: "I believe people should be courteous, be civil."

Wilson thanked his constituents for their support.

Brian Montopoli
Brian Montopoli is the senior political reporter at CBSNews.com.
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by freethegop September 21, 2009 4:43 AM EDT: Hey Joe Wilson -- YOU Lie!!!!!!; Reply to this comment


by freethegop September 21, 2009 4:41 AM EDT: Hey Joe: YOU Lie!!!!; Reply to this comment


by goodoleboyDM September 20, 2009 4:14 PM EDT: tammyryler : Don't know what polls you are looking at or what you are on. But in the real world near 80% of America is for President Obama concerning Health care Reform. It would be a real joke in the RNC if Joe wilson was even nominated. You have to remember he also offended Republican Senators also, right now his party is not very happy with him. A roague gone wild. Not very organized.; Reply to this comment


by tammytyler September 20, 2009 12:52 PM EDT: Joe Wilson is my hero!!!!!!
And our next President!; Reply to this comment


by tammytyler September 20, 2009 12:52 PM EDT: Joe Wilson is my hero!!!!!!
And our next President!; Reply to this comment


by goodoleboyDM September 20, 2009 11:57 AM EDT: CBS:
How about doing the American People a great service. How about a news item run on how each of our legislators/ on how they vote on Health Care Reform, and include the The top 5 Election contributors on each as well as the top 5 Industry Contributors and the amounts contributed. Run that information continously for about a month. That way the American Public can see the real truth, about those we have elected to be our voice. It would also be handy for the Public in considering our next election. In looking at most of the loud ledgislators against Health Care Reform, there are difinite patterns here within their election donors. Good Story that will show bad breaks for lawmakers and whom they speak for.; Reply to this comment


by pasmalltown September 20, 2009 11:20 AM EDT: by USA_GUY September 20, 2009 9:40 AM EDT
"Velman, Bernie Madoff and lots of other smart guys are running things too. Wake up you zombie. You sound like a 9yr old that just came from a Michael Jackosn concert."
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"Bernie Madoff....running things too" ??
Here's a little Bernie Madoff "run-off" that FOX news doesn't want you to know about. Follow this money. From $10K to $50K to $500K..... You tell me who's trying to "run" this country and "watches are backs"(i.e. looking out for the common man) after a careful review of this: http://www.schwimmerlegal.com/2009/09/60000_for_foota.html

FOX News thinking they can ignore copyright law perhaps? Where are the "Joe Wilsons" of the world on this issue?

Anyway, last I heard Maddoff was in prison, do you honestly believe he's still "running things" from there?; Reply to this comment


by USA_GUY September 20, 2009 9:40 AM EDT: Velman, Bernie Madoff and lots of other smart guys are running things too. Wake up you zombie. You sound like a 9yr old that just came from a Michael Jackosn concert.; Reply to this comment


by USA_GUY September 20, 2009 9:31 AM EDT: Bravo Joe. It wasnt a nice thing you did, but it was a brave thing and done at the correct moment. This was the hope that BO was preaching on his way to the White House. Hope someone on Capital Hill has Our Backs. Thanks Joe!! Save us before Obama fleeces the rest of the country out of our bank accounts. This Heath Shamwow is a Big Money Grab.; Reply to this comment