Man Who Brought Assault Rifle To Obama Rally Was Part Of Radio Stunt (VIDEO)

[IndianaGreen]

Man Who Brought Assault Rifle To Obama Rally Was Part Of Radio Stunt (VIDEO)

On Monday, a dozen people packing heat -- including at least one man carrying a semi-automatic assault rifle -- were spotted at a pro-health care rally next to the convention where President Obama was speaking. While it appeared at the time to be a random incident, similar to several other gun sightings at health care events, it's become clear today that this time the gun show was at least partially planned.

The man with the semi-automatic (referred to in interviews as "Chris," no last name) was spotted at the protest by CNN news cameras, in the middle of a Q&A. Today, his interviewer -- Ernest Hancock of conservative talk radio show Declare Your Independence With Ernest Hancock -- went on CNN and explained to host Rick Sanchez that he and Chris were actually in the middle of a radio broadcast. Hancock, also packing heat at the rally, had invited Chris to come down the protest with his rifle to be interviewed. The two men had known each other for two years, through their work for presidential hopeful Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas).

During the segment on CNN, Rick Sanchez said, "the more we look into this, the more it appears that it was really planned." Hancock concurred: "Oh, it's more planned than you think." In addition to scheduling the interview, Hancock had also informed the local police force.

As the interview continued, Rick Sanchez loudly exclaimed, "This was a publicity stunt!"

"Oh absolutely," Hancock responded.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/08/18/right-wing-radio-host-sta_n_262559.html

[cornermouse]

1. I don't care why he was there.

They should have arrested him and hauled him off to the slammer anyway and sent a message.

[Uzybone]

2. Some fucking joke

[Historic NY]

3. Would it have publicity if his ass was blown away? Stupidity reigns again.