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Line 15: − ==Controversy== − Jim Webb's ancestors were officers in the [[Confederate]] army. <ref>http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0608/10994.html , POLITICO Webb's rebel roots: An affinity for Confederacy, June 10, 2008</ref> He is so very proud of his ancestors that he denies the war was fought about slavery. Webb says the [[Civil War]] was about [[sovereignty]] for southern states. He said "Love of the Union was palpably stronger in the South ". That doesn't make sense to the majority of people. Many detractors consider his statement sovereignty to continue slavery.
Removed Nonsense (He's a liberal Democrat not a Confederate Sympathizer . . . . .)
March 26 2007, an aide of Jim Webb, Phillip Thompson carried a concealed firearm into the Senate building. Routine scanning of briefcases turned up a loaded pistol and two loaded clips. He was immediately arrested by Capitol Police.<ref>http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2007/042007/04282007/279797 , AP Webb aide's gun charge dropped by prosecutor, April 28, 2007</ref> Charges against the aide were dismissed.
March 26 2007, an aide of Jim Webb, Phillip Thompson carried a concealed firearm into the Senate building. Routine scanning of briefcases turned up a loaded pistol and two loaded clips. He was immediately arrested by Capitol Police.<ref>http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2007/042007/04282007/279797 , AP Webb aide's gun charge dropped by prosecutor, April 28, 2007</ref> Charges against the aide were dismissed.
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