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It's been 88 years since a Republican served as mayor, and there is exactly one Republican serving on the 50-member City Council (compared to five Democratic Socialists, four independents, and 40 Democrats).

A List of Violence and Vandalism against Republicans and Conservatives: Historical note: Three Republican presidents who were assassinated: Lincoln, Garfield, McKinley. Recent History: September 5, 1975: President Gerald Ford survives assassination attempt in Sacramento. (“Squeaky” Fromme) September 22, 1975: President Ford survives assassination attempt in San Francisco. (Sarah Jane Moore) March 30, 1981: Just 69 days into his presidency, there was an assassination attempt on President Ronald Reagan. President Reagan and three others were shot, one of them crippled for life. President Reagan’s lung was punctured. January 19, 2001: When the Clintonistas left the White House, they threw paint on...

Today's news of the firebombing of a Republican Party HQ in North Carolina prompted me to resurrect my list of "Violence Against Republicans." The list spans the years 1975 to 2010. Anyone who would like to add to the list, from any year, or from 2012, 2014, or this year, PLEASE ADD TO IT! _________________________________________________ Violence/Vandalism Against Republicans: (1975 to 2010) Historical note: Republican presidents who were assassinated: Lincoln: Garfield, McKinley Recent History: September 5, 1975: President Gerald Ford survives assassination attempt in Sacramento. (“Squeaky” Fromme) September 22, 1975: President Gerald Ford survives assassination attempt in San Francisco. (Sarah Jane...