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sponsor Obama Campaign Worker Allegedly Attacked Victim Talks To 12 News In Exclusive Interview POSTED: 8:26 pm CDT October 18, 2008 UPDATED: 11:44 pm CDT October 18, 2008 CALEDONIA, Wis. In an exclusive interview with 12 News, 58 year-old Nancy Takehara of Chicago says she was going door-to-door when she came across a disgruntled homeowner. The next thing I know hes telling us were not his people, were probably with ACORN, and he started screaming and raving, Takehara said.
sponsor The man eventually stopped and the Caledonia police were called. Takehara was asked if she needed medical assistance, but she was not seriously injured. Instead, she says she was shaken up by the homeowners reaction. This is all about protecting our democracy, not about attacking each other. Takehara was encouraged when she had a message waiting at home from the candidate she is fighting for. Takehara called back and she and Senator Obama talked one-on-one. Takehara said, Senator Obama understood it was wonderful. The Obama campaign did not want to comment on the incident at this time. Police tell 12 News they are still investigating the case and will forward the complaint to the Racine County District Attorneys office after its completed.
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