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Spencer Cox: “Threats of violence towards members of Congress have…”

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Governors Jared Polis and Spencer Cox Discuss 'Disagree Better' Initiative and Political Polarization

Published | Video Starts at 08:49

You just talked about extremism when it comes to anti Semitism, extremism when it comes to racism, threats of physical violence and intimidation. What we do know is that across the country, Threats of violence towards members of Congress have increased tenfold in the past six years. That's not a 10% increase. That's a 10 times a tenfold Increase. That's what's happening in our country. And it is extremism. And I don't mean to do the both sides thing, but it is both sides. (08:49–08:54)

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