Police investigating bomb threat at Democratic headquarters in Spokane

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As law enforcement officials investigate the recent bomb threat at the Democratic headquarters in Spokane County, WA., Democrats in the state are urging elected officials to denounce such actions to prevent the possibility of another.

Following the scare, Washington State Democrats Chairwoman Tina Podlodowski on Wednesday, Dec. 9, released a statement about the incident. Podlodowski and Democrats in Spokane County called on officials and community leaders to condemn these potential acts of violence, reports KREM.

“We are so relieved that no one was harmed in this reprehensible act of violence. Our primary concern is for the safety of our volunteers and the broader community of Spokane,” Podlodowski said. “We urge every elected official and community leader to join us in condemning this apparently politically motivated act of violence. No one should have to fear for their life simply because they participate in our political process.” Continue reading.