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Christian Grantham was a student activist in the late 90s and later was a consultant to domestic policy forums for the Clinton Administration as well as events for HRC and GLAAD.
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October 12, 2004

After yet another break-in to a Washington State Bush/Cheney headquarters, both parties are starting to comment on the rising tensions.

Racicot said there needs to be a "national discussion about this." He said he does not blame Democratic groups for the incidents.

Jano Cabrera, communications director of the Democratic National Committee, said "tempers do appear to be flaring on both sides."
[Second break-in hits a Bush office in state - Seattle Times - 10-12-04]

Racicot's call for a "national discussion" comes a day after the Bush/Cheney '04 campaign launched an 800# to gather reports of voter intimidation. Why wouldn't the RNC prefer this discussion over a discussion of President Bush's record over the past four years?

An unprecedented level of voter intimidation, vandalism, uncivil disobedience and violence is occuring leading up to the 2004 Presidential elections, and the RNC is framing the "discussion."