McCain Office Mailed Threat, White Powder

McCain Office Mailed Threat, White Powder
Letter's Return Address Listed A Colorado Inmate; Second Letter Deemed False Alarm

Aug. 21, 2008
(CBS/ AP) A threatening letter containing an unidentified white powder was received at John McCain's campaign offices in Denver, Colorado, CBS News has learned.

A second letter sent to a McCain campaign office in New Hampshire initially was reported to contain a white substance. Authorities said that was a false alarm and there was no powder in that envelope.

At least 19 people were examined at hospitals or were quarantined outside the Colorado office while authorities tried to determine whether the powder was hazardous.

Andy Lyon of Parker South Metro Fire Rescue Authority said the return address on the envelope listed the Arapahoe Detention Center and the name of an inmate. He didn't release the name.

Lyon said the first line of the letter used threatening language, but he refused to give any details.

McCain's campaign had said the letter sent to the Manchester, N.H., office also contained a threatening language and white powder.
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This is not ok. It's a crime. It's a crime against McCain and the people who work for him. It's not just about disagreeing with someone or pointing out how you may think he's a jerk, but to make threats against someone is crossing the line.