From the Wichita Eagle: Angry words fly on guns, Medicaid expansion at legislative forum

Rep. John Whitmer, left, and Rep. John Carmichael, far right, trade words at a legislative town hall meeting Saturday. Between them are Rep. Brandon Whipple and Sen. Oletha Faust-Goudeau.“Why in the world, when we’re broke, would we want to spend $25 million on security guards at three state hospitals so the NRA can have its way about guns?” Carmichael said. “Somebody asked how many of you (legislators) are supported by the NRA. You know, the NRA supported me two years ago, sent me $250 …”

But before Carmichael finished the sentence, Whitmer, R-Wichita, interrupted him, saying, “That’s a lie.”

Replied Carmichael: “Pardon me, the Kansas State Rifle Association. … They work hand in hand together, and you don’t need to say it’s a lie, Representative.”

When Whitmer tried to answer, Carmichael talked over him: “You don’t need to say it’s a lie, Representative. I misspoke.”

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