1.0 link 62132 <![CDATA[Pro-Surge Dem "Verbally Flogged By Hundreds Of His Constituents"]]> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2007/08/28/prosurge-dem-verbally-flo_n_62132.html For more than three hours Monday night, Rep. Brian Baird was verbally flogged by hundreds of his constituents for no longer supporting the quick withdrawal of troops from Iraq.

More than 500 people packed a high school auditorium in Vancouver while another 175 or so were unable to get inside. And virtually everyone who got a chance to address the Vancouver Democrat were harshly critical - including several who said they had been long-time supporters and friends.

"You have just broken my...

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