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Tom Corbett: “Those times have changed. I would be much more cautious…”

Featuring: Tom Corbett, Republican | Former Governor of Pennsylvania

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Trunk 'N Tails Episode 33: Have political threats and violence become normal?

Published | Video Starts at 12:57

Well, the area that I was in was there weren't too many Republicans to be found, but some people surrounded the car, but the state police handled them as we were getting in the car to leave from this location. But Those times have changed. I would be much more cautious, disappointing. As to what they've done at the governor's residence. I don't necessarily. They needed to increase security. I don't believe a solid wall to the river is the right way. But, you know, it's done. But, you know, and, and people who run for office initially don't really comprehend the potential threat to you. (12:57–13:13)

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Asserts that security measures at the governor's residence have increased, but questions the necessity of a solid wall.

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