Leftists Resort To Death Threats To Derail Benghazi Investigation

 

B. Christopher Agee / Western Journalism
 

Last week, following the release of internal emails indicating a former Obama speechwriter was instrumental in perpetuating misleading talking points, House Speaker John Boehner finally agreed to implement a select committee to investigate the 2012 terror attack in Benghazi.

South Carolina Rep. Trey Gowdy, a former prosecutor with a reputation for cutting through partisan rhetoric during questioning, has been pegged to head the special panel. Whether intimidated by his capabilities or just averse to anyone digging into the Obama administration’s alleged mishandling of the consulate attack that left four Americans dead, Gowdy’s political opponents have made him the subject of ridicule and, in some cases, threats.

As Politico reported this week, U.S. Capitol Police are currently conducting their own investigation in an attempt to find out who is behind two emails that suggest the Republican congressman will face physical injury as a result of his role in the Benghazi hearings.

According to reports, potential threats against legislators have become an even higher priority since the 2011 shooting of former Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords.