Car Belonging to Congressman's Niece Torched (Afro-American Democrat congressman)

[Craftsman]

Source: http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local-beat/Bobby-Rush-Brother-Explosive-53576897.html



A car belonging to the niece of Rep. Bobby Rush was torched Tuesday morning in Lansing, Ill.

Authorities said an accelerant was found around the Lexus, which was parked outside the Britany Lane home of the Democrat's brother, Marlan Rush.

"We get there (and) the owner of the vehicle was there. She had minor burns. She was treated on-scene and she refused to go to the hospital," said Sgt. Scott Bailey with the Lansing Police Department.

Investigators said they're still trying to piece together what happened and have not made any arrests.

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Car Belonging to Congressman's Niece Torched

A Rush spokesman said the congressman has yet to receive details from the family or investigators and had no further comment.

Read more: http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local-beat/Bobby-Rush-Brother-Explosive-53576897.html

[madmax]

1. It's ramping up n/t

[leftstreet]

2. That would be Democrat - ic congressman n/t

[KamaAina]

4. It would also be Afr - ican-American

:-)

[sasquatch]

3. Right Wing terrorist are on the prowl once again

[brendan120678]

5. I doubt that this was "politically" motivated.

Racially - that's more likely.
But seriously, is anyone actually going to target a Congressman's niece just because of her uncle?

[Mike Daniels]

11. Could easily be someone directly involved with the neice

Romantically, professionally, etc.

It may not even be a racially motivated act.

[brendan120678]

12. That's true...

Many possibilities, little evidence (from what I have seen so far).

[WriteDown]

6. Ex-boyfriend...

or current boyfriend's other girlfriend.

[kelly1mm]

7. Yep - some type of domestic issue is most probable but not the

only possible motive. Don't let that keep others from jumping to conclusions though - you will mess up the fun! And I will be waiting for their corrections when more facts come to light. Fat chance on that happening.

[Politicalboi]

8. It could be

Someone keeping it real. LOL! Just ask Brenda.

http://www.comedycentral.com/videos/index.jhtml?videoId=11915&title=when-keeping-it-real-goes-wrong

[SemperEadem]

10. LOL! that was just stupid!!!! but funny as hay-ell!!

[Jazzgirl]

17. LMAO!!!!

I needed a good laugh!! That was funnier than shit!

[nc4bo]

9. Going by the title, I guess we're supposed to assume that this was a politically motivated

action? Is that supposed to be a threat?

The OP changes the title of the story which SHOULD read:

Car Belonging to Congressman's Niece Torched
Bobby Rush's niece treated for minor burns
By STEVE BRYANT and BJ LUTZ
Updated 8:20 PM CDT, Tue, Aug 18, 2009

Original title makes NO mention of political party afflication.

FAIL.

[bermudat]

13. Democrat? Congressman

They always give themselves away, don't they?

[Fire_Medic_Dave]

14. I would be curious how she was burned.

[nc4bo]

15. I'm thinking perhaps she tried to get into the car to get her personal belongings?

[Fire_Medic_Dave]

18. Perhaps.

[Demeter]

16. I Misread the Headline--Thought It Was a CAT that Was Torched

I need more sleep and better glasses. Or a dog that reads for me.

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[slampoet]

20. Um, Afro is a hairstyle. Exactly how sure are you that this person has a Natural Doo?