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Gubernatorial Candidate From Greenwich Dragged From Debate Stage Gubernatorial Candidate From Greenwich Dragged From Debate Stage
Gubernatorial Candidate From Greenwich Dragged From Debate Stage This story has been updated. Democrat Lee Whitnum was dragged off stage and arrested by police Monday, April 9 during a Democratic gubernatorial forum, according to multiple news reports. Seven Democrats running for governor were invited to Monday's forum at Brookfield High School. Whitnum was not invited, prompting her removal. Video posted by Fox61 news shows Whitnum sitting on a chair expressing why she should be a part of the forum. "I am a Democratic candidate and I have every right to be in this debate, how dare you?" Whitnum said while pointing offstage. Whitnum fell to …

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by Jon Craig