Vermont House candidate McGarghan stands by controversial Tweet calling for Obama to be hanged

A Republican running to represent Burlington's New North End in the Vermont House is standing by Twitter postings that a leader of his own party has condemned.

Mike McGarghan released an open letter to voters on Wednesday saying he has been targeted by political opponents for a tweet he sent in April calling President Barack Obama a traitor who should be hung. He said the threats and harassment his family has received infringe on his right to free speech.

The veteran former Ward 7 School Commissioner added that he and his family have received a credible death threat.

Vermont State Police said they referred the incident to city police, who had not responded to a request for comment as of Thursday evening.

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[font color=330099]I have no sympathy about death threats made to McGarghan or his rights to free speech after he has made a death threat himself.[/font]