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Investigating The Alleged Threat To Obama

Twenty-eight-year-old Tharin Gartrell was arrested with rifles, ammunition and drugs in his truck on Sunday. Investigators say he allegedly threatened Sen. Barack Obama, but emphasize that he never posed a "credible threat" to the candidate or to the Democratic National Convention.

Guests:

Mark Hosenball, investigative correspondent for Newsweek

Peter Hunt, chairman of Hart Research

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