How Do You Feel?

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Dr. Annette Bosworth 

Earlier this week, Dr. Annette Bosworth, a Republican candidate who's running for Senate in South Dakota, likened South Dakota food stamp recipients to "wild animals." 

 If you are a food stamp recipient in any state, how does such a nasty statement make you feel?

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