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Friday, March 20, 2009

Crime / Politics Maniacal Mayoral Candidate Threatens Reporter

Posted by on Fri, Mar 20, 2009 at 11:22 AM

Early this morning, drugged out mayoral candidate and noted local pervert Dan Savage threatened to "wrap [his] hands around [Stranger news reporter] Dominic Holden's throat and choke him literally to DEATH."

Although Savage claimed in his post on The Stranger's blog, Slog, that he would "not get in trouble with the city," his threat could in fact endanger his run for mayor.

"It’s a felony," says Seattle Police Department spokeswoman Renee Witt. "Especially [if the threatened person has] a real fear that this person is capable of carrying out this threat."

Savage has already been accused of skirting campaign laws in his bid for mayor, and it's unclear what kind of impact his recent statement may have.

Savage, who has yet to come in to work, could not be reached for comment.

Seattle Police do not appear to be investigating Savage's threat.

 

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1
This is my favorite Slog entry of all time.

But Dom could take him. Savage couldn't choke a bean burrito to death with those perverted ladyfingers.
Posted by Fnarf on March 20, 2009 at 11:28 AM
2
It's a stalker issue. They're not going to do anything until Savage attacks.
How about that for a headline? "Savage Attacks."
Posted by fernotseriously on March 20, 2009 at 11:29 AM
3
Hmm... gets you to thinking -- Mayor Savage is a pretty kick-ass name for a mayor. Y'all should elect him just for that. (And if you really think he would relinquish power in one day...)
Posted by Cracker Jack on March 20, 2009 at 11:34 AM
4
Why doesn't he run for president of his condo?

Then he can enforce density laws of 1 person per square foot and satisfy his insatiable appetites.

Posted by Go Condo on March 20, 2009 at 11:34 AM
5
Savage and Dom already discussed that there was no threat, as well as knew it, before Savage made the post.

This is all just one big circus. It would be funny if Dan Savage wasn't involved. Dan Savage is a goon. Might as well be Farley's brother.
Posted by Your Name Here on March 20, 2009 at 11:35 AM
6
I thought his threat had a pitbull-like intensity.
Posted by Patti on March 20, 2009 at 11:35 AM
7
Farley?
Posted by Fnarf on March 20, 2009 at 11:39 AM
8
Andrew Jackson threatened to kill people are the time, and he still managed to be elected president twice.
Posted by danhowes on March 20, 2009 at 11:43 AM
9
Aping Wonkette's approach much?

Posted by Jeff on March 20, 2009 at 11:45 AM
10
@5 Don't be so dismissive - this is a serious issue. How would you react if Nickels threatened a journalist and the Stranger failed to report it?
Posted by blank12357 on March 20, 2009 at 11:49 AM
11
Ray Patterson: Look, Simpson, I've been elected by the voters of this city 16 years in a row. So they must think I'm doing a damn good job.

Homer Simpson: You wanna know what I think?

Ray Patterson: No! Nobody wants to hear the nonsensical ravings of a loudmouthed malcontent!

Homer Simpson: Oh! Well, we'll see about that!
Posted by Rob in Baltimore on March 20, 2009 at 11:51 AM
12
Dom could certainly get a restraining order if he wanted one, but we all know how effective those things are.
Posted by keshmeshi on March 20, 2009 at 11:51 AM
13
IT WAS A JOKE, PEOPLE.

Jesus fucking Christ on a stick.
Posted by fuck the SPD on March 20, 2009 at 11:58 AM
14
Hilarious. Thanks for that.
Posted by sepiolida on March 20, 2009 at 11:59 AM
15
Dualing bongs at 20 paces! That is how to settle this! Then, maybe a trip to Honeyhole?
Posted by wisepunk on March 20, 2009 at 12:00 PM
16
I'm bored.
Posted by Drama is not journalism on March 20, 2009 at 12:00 PM
17
Best Slog post, evar. For cereal. So much <3.

People in the office are looking at me funny & wondering what I'm laughing at...
Posted by josie the fiend on March 20, 2009 at 12:01 PM
18
@13
Thank you so much for clarifying. I was actually really worried for Dom for a minute.
Posted by Enigma on March 20, 2009 at 12:10 PM
19
@13 I know it was a joke, I just didn't get it right away. Jeez.
Posted by blank12357 on March 20, 2009 at 12:13 PM
20
Isn't this a labor violation?

Make him buy you a happy hour martini ...
Posted by Will in Seattle on March 20, 2009 at 12:18 PM
21
@17 That's a great idea! I'm not running for mayor, but I might do that anyway tonight.
Posted by Hernandez on March 20, 2009 at 12:28 PM
22
Oh, and @1 is my favorite Slog comment of all time.
Posted by Hernandez on March 20, 2009 at 12:28 PM
23
I'd pay to watch him whack Greg Nickels with a bullhorn.

As a matter of fact, that should be an annual Strangercrombie thingy.
Posted by NapoleonXIV on March 20, 2009 at 12:55 PM
24
Can you post the paypal account for Dan's grassroots fund raising campaign again please? Yes, He Can!
Thanks!
Posted by Katja Jacob on March 20, 2009 at 2:52 PM
25
Dan Savage is so cool!
Posted by Pheasant on March 23, 2009 at 10:15 PM

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