Wilson Fundraising Page: I Shouldn’t Have Disrespected President, But “I Will Not Back Down” Against Dem Policies

Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC)
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Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC) has posted a fundraising appeal on his Web site, asking for supporters to help defend him against liberal attacks in the wake of his “You lied!” outburst. Wilson says he’s sorry for the manner in which he responded to President Obama — but he’s not backing down:

Unfortunately I let that emotion get the best of me and I reacted by speaking out during the President’s speech. I should not have disrespected the President by responding in that manner.

But I am not sorry for fighting back against the dangerous policies of liberal Democrats. America’s working families deserve to have their views represented in Washington, and I will do so with civility. But I will not back down.

Now, I need your help. Last night, the liberals used my outburst as a rallying cry behind my Democratic opponent. Some of the nation’s most liberal online activists have helped him raise over $400,000 in just a few short hours.

As I said, I will continue to passionately fight against the Democrats’ big-government agenda, but I can’t do that if we let the Democrats take this seat.

The fundraising appeal is a bit out of date, in saying that Democratic candidate Rob Miller has raised over $400,000. Miller is now at over $500,000.

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