Man Arrested for Throwing Water at Rep. Steve King

[DonViejo]

A 26-year-old Colorado man has been arrested after allegedly approaching Rep. Steve King (R-IA) in an Iowa restaurant on Friday and throwing water at him, according to police. The Fort Dodge Police Department identified the water-thrower as Blake Gibbins in a statement on Facebook. While King was dining at the the Mineral City Mill and Grill, Gibbins “approached Mr. King, inquired as to his identity, and ultimately threw a glass of water on Mr. King,” police said. “Others having lunch with Mr. King were also struck.” Police said they believe King was “specifically targeted due to his position as a United States Representative.” Gibbins now faces charges of simple assault and disorderly conduct, both misdemeanors. King has come under fire in recent months for questioning why the term “white supremacist” was offensive in an interview with The New York Times and, more recently, appearing to belittle survivors of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans by suggesting they were less self-reliant than residents in Iowa.

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[Vinca]

1. People shouldn't be attacked with anything, but given the choice between water and cow pee the

guy wasted his time behind bars. Note: It's still up in the air whether Steve King qualifies as people.

[whistler162]

2. Better headline - Man Arrested FOr Trying To Melt Rep. King

?t=30

[LuvNewcastle]

3. I'm surprised people don't throw water on that asshole

everywhere he goes. Throw water, wipe boogers on him -- it's a wonder they don't.

[superpatriotman]

4. Worth it.

Thought the hero of millions.

[Boomerproud]

5. I just read the story about the Katrina remarks on

CNN.com. The people who continue to vote for him are shameless. I have no words about him except no soul and dead eyes.

[ck4829]

6. Come on now, water is a precious resource