From The Banner · Brenda Wintrode · · 1m
Andy Harris' Debate Crashout
U.S. Rep. Andy Harris lashes out at reporters after Cambridge debate, falsely claiming Maryland law bars recording.
In brief
U.S. Rep. Andy Harris lashes out at reporters after Cambridge debate, falsely claiming Maryland law bars recording. U.S. Rep. Andy Harris falsely claimed Maryland’s two-party consent law prevented a journalist from recording him during a postdebate press conference. Originally reported by The Banner.
Andy Harris' debate crashout
U.S. Rep. Andy Harris argued with audience and Democratic opponent Dan Schwartz at Cambridge debate Tuesday.
“i'm not a newcomer”
Harris blames Democrats for fuel prices
Harris blamed Democrats’ environmental policies for fuel prices during a question about Trump’s Russian oil sanctions lift.
“you should let me finish the sentence, ma'am. you are rude. you're rude”
Harris accuses audience of rudeness
Harris accused audience members of rudeness for not respecting his First Amendment right to free speech.
“if you're not going to tell them they're rude, i'm going to tell them”
Harris falsely claims recording ban
Harris falsely claimed Maryland’s two-party consent law barred a journalist from recording him during press conference.
“you're gone. you're gone”
Harris threatens legal action
Harris ordered police after journalist refused to leave press conference room.
“you're gone. you're gone”
Schwartz calls Harris' behavior the real story
Schwartz said Harris’ behavior became 'the real story' of the debate.
“i really think we got a good look at our congressman tonight”
What matters most
U.S. Rep. Andy Harris falsely claimed Maryland’s two-party consent law prevented a journalist from recording him during a postdebate press conference.
