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Harry Reid Says ‘That’s a Clown Question, Bro’ to Reporter

By Meredith Shiner
Posted June 20, 2012 at 12:01am

“I don’t want to answer that question. That’s a clown question, bro.”

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid invoking his favorite ballplayer and Nevada homeboy, Bryce Harper, at a Tuesday news conference. Reid later sent out a release gushing that “Nevada Senator Harry Reid responded to a reporter’s question during a press conference by taking a quote from Nevada baseball star Bryce Harper. In May, Senator Reid attended a Washington Nationals game and spoke with Bryce Harper.”




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