“I’m not afraid of anybody. This is a tough game. You can’t be intimidated. You can’t be frightened. And as far as I’m concerned, the Tea Party can go straight to hell.”

“Dear Maxine, regarding your words about the Tea Party, you say you’re not intimidated, so why don’t you come on Broad View next week and discuss exactly what the Tea Party has done to earn a curse of eternal damnation. Let’s refrain from using insults and avoid speaking from ignorance, and simply talk ideas and facts, okay? I know you’re busy with your trial for ethics violations, but if you’ve got some time, let’s talk. Love, J.P.”