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Other perspectives on this story
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Many people condemned Gianforte's alleged actions and suggested the incident shows he's not fit for office.
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Some even suggested the incident was emblematic of the Republican Party.
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Others thought Gianforte's alleged actions would actually help him secure the support of some Republican voters.
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Perhaps even enough to win in the election.
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Some suggested Guardian reporter Ben Jacobs is biased and that he "incited" Gianforte's reaction.
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One person tweeted at Jacobs that he was badgering and bullying Gianforte.
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But others didn't buy Gianforte's version of events that portrayed Jacobs as the aggressor.
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Many people felt conflicted about how Fox News reporter Alicia Acuna, an eyewitness to the incident, decided to discuss it on air.
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Regarding the legal implications, some called to "lock him up" while others were surprised Gianforte was only charged with a misdemeanor.
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1/9
"Sad and unbelievable and this guy is running for a seat in our government!!! The GOP just get worse and worse"
@Panico712
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2/9
"Republicans! The 'Get the hell out of here' party"
@TheMerryMartyr
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3/9
"Gianforte just won over any trump voter he didn't already have. #BodySlamPolitics #RoleModels #ragingMontana #USA"
@ericvblanchard
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4/9
"Unless he drops out, it wouldn't surprise me if he pulls off a win. His staunch supporters will use the Lib MSM victimization as motivation."
@ItsOnlyIke
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5/9
"Yeah, people are getting sick of the biased liberal media. They are escalating and inciting violence with their obsession with fake news."
@chief3946
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6/9
"He clearly told you he wasn't answering your question. Why do feel you have the right to badger someone into answering you? #mediabully"
@gv23
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7/9
"R you f-ing kidding me lol, more alternative facts, repubs have their own spin on everything. Once again we don't hear what we actually hear"
@KH61552951
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8/9
"Glad she recounted facts but why isn't she saying that the campaign statement is a lie?"
@annabellekline
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9/9
"Dang, Montana must have pretty soft laws. Body slamming someone would be a felony in most states."
@Mayne1Carrie