Joe Wilson
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Joe Wilson Helps 'Admonish' Win 2009 Word Of The Year...dangerous, or uncontrollable." SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — When the U.S. House admonished Rep. Joe Wilson for shouting "You lie!" at President Barack Obama during a health care speech to Congress, it not only lit up talk show lines,... In this article: Joe Wilson, Merriam-Webster, U.S. House, Sarah Palin, Barack Obama, Springfield, and Massachusetts |
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Centre Daily Times | November 04, 2009
Clyburn, Graham jointly honored for aiding S.C. race relations
McLawhorn cited South Carolina Republican Rep. Joe Wilson's "you lie!" outburst as President Barack Obama addressed Congress in September, an insult that many African-Americans - Clyburn among them - think had racial overtones.
In this article: Lindsey Graham, Jim Clyburn, South Carolina, Republican Party, Barack Obama, and Washington
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The State | November 14, 2009
South: Wilson out of line
...the discussion." Wilson's remark has raised his profile across the country. Immediately after the incident, fellow Republicans asked him to campaign with them. He also was used in Republican fundraising materials and has traveled the...
In this article: Republican Party, Barack Obama, Winthrop University, John McCain, Mitt Romney, and Sarah Palin
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Miami Herald | November 15, 2009
Obama will accept Nobel prize with 'humility'
...win WASHINGTON -- One month to the day after fellow South Carolina Republican Rep. Joe Wilson yelled "You lie!" at President Barack Obama, Rep. Gresham Barrett on Friday mocked the president for winning the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize.
In this article: Barack Obama, Alfred Nobel, Nobel Prize, Gresham Barrett, Hiroshima, The Miami Herald, Sweden, Norway, Japan, and GOP
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Slate Magazine - Politics | November 02, 2009
Calling the president a liar has been good for Joe Wilson's career. But is it good for the GOP?
...but he did beat out conservative Steve Lonegan in the primary.) While Wilson's become a symbol of the revolution on the right, the mainline GOP sees him as a crank. (Remember how quickly the leadership pushed him to apologize for his...
In this article: Chris Christie, Republican Party, Rob Miller, Barack Obama, Morristown, Pete Stark, and Fruit
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MSNBC.com | November 03, 2009
GOP picks Joe Wilson to escort Merkel
...yelled "You lie" at President Obama during the last joint session -- will be an escort for Merkel. Wilson was selected by the GOP leadership. Said Wilson in a statement: I'm honored to be chosen by Republican Leader Boehner and other...
In this article: Angela Merkel, GOP, John Boehner, Barack Obama, and South Carolina
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Government Web site says stimulus created jobs in nonexistent districts
...Barack Obama signed into law on Feb. 17. "The government Web site charged with reporting waste, fraud and abuse is its very own worst offender," said Rep. Joe Wilson of South Carolina. "I know we have been asking this administration...
In this article: South Carolina, Barack Obama, Waste, U.S. House, GOP, David Obey, Jim DeMint, and House Appropriations Committee
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Description from Wikipedia:
Addison Graves Wilson, Sr., usually known as Joe Wilson (born July 31, 1947) is a Republican politician from the U.S. state of South Carolina, currently representing the state's 2nd congressional district (map), in the U.S. House of Representatives. The district is based in the state capital, Columbia, and stretches to the resort towns of Beaufort and Hilton Head Island.
- Birth Date:
- July 31, 1947
- Birthplace:
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Religion:
- Presbyterian
- Spouse:
- Roxanne Wilson
- Residence:
- West Columbia, South Carolina
- University Attended:
- Washington and Lee University, University of South Carolina
- Occupation:
- attorney
- Political party:
- Republican
- Represents:
- South Carolina
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