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Congressman Joe Walsh Grudgingly Concedes That Double-Amputee Iraq War Vet Is a ‘Hero’

 U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh (R-IL) (R) speaks as Rep. Scott Rigell (R-VA) (L) listens during a news conference to announce the formation of the 'Fix Congress Now Caucus' May 16, 2012 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.
U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh (R-IL) (R) speaks as Rep. Scott Rigell (R-VA) (L) listens during a news conference to announce the formation of the ‘Fix Congress Now Caucus’ May 16, 2012 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images

In a CNN interview yesterday, Congressman Joe Walsh decided that his Democratic opponent, an Iraq War veteran who lost both of her legs in an RPG attack, is indeed a “hero” after all. But Walsh continues to prefer military vets who “don’t throw it in your face,” such as John McCain. Frankly, who even knew John McCain was a veteran? Nobody. 

Joe Walsh Concedes Opponent Is a Hero