Fireworks in tonight's Iowa Senate debate. Underdog Chris Reed proves that he's a permanent underdog by accusing Senator Tom Harkin of treason.
The statement came during a debate aired on Iowa Public Television and moderated by the Des Moines Register columnist David Yepsen.
"We’re taking advice from somebody who has an eight-year history of becoming the Tokyo Rose of al Qaida and Middle East terrorism," said Reed, a political newcomer from from Marion.
Yepsen asked what Reed meant by the term "Tokyo Rose."
"Providing aid and comfort to the enemy," Reed said, later adding Harkin has sided with the enemies of the United States.
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Moderator David Yepsen notes:
I’ve covered politics in Iowa for 34 years and I’ve never heard a candidate make that kind of serious charge about an opponent.
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Yepsen also notes Harkin's response:
After the cameras were turned off, Harkin calmly told Reed: "you’re a nice young man and I thought you had a political future ahead of you but that just ended your political career right there" and walked away. Reed said nothing.