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Blogger Mike Stark Attacked by Allen Staffers Email Print

University of Virginia law student and Marine, Mike Stark, was attacked today by staffers belonging to George Allen's campaign.  Mr. Stark, known for his "Calling All Wingnuts" blog that has revealed the hypocrisy and cowardice of right wing talk show hosts, had asked Allen questions at several campaign stops.  But today, as he was moving into position to ask Allen another question, he was grabbed and tackled by three Allen staffers.

Think Progress has the video.

The assault happened at a campaign event, and as the video clearly shows, Stark made no move to threaten either Allen or any of his staff previous to the attack.  In fact, Stark remains calm all through the assault, even as the men slam ag