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BOSTON HERALD: Capuano ?bloody? comment becomes flashpoint in union flap. During the Tuesday?

By Glenn Reynolds

BOSTON HERALD: Capuano ?bloody? comment becomes flashpoint in union flap.

During the Tuesday rally ? a gathering of more than 1,000 union supporters protesting a proposal by Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker to diminish the collective bargaining rights of public sector workers in that state ? Capuano, speaking in front of the State House, fired up the crowd by saying, ?I?m proud to be here with people who understand that it?s more than just sending an email to get you going. Every once and awhile you need to get out on the streets and get a little bloody when necessary.?

After Republicans took aim at his rhetoric, Capuano issued a statement expressing regret for his language, although at the time it drew wild applause and cheers from the throngs of union supporters.

And people certainly seem to have followed his advice.

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