Campaign manager's cat killed

By Bill Bowden

Posted: January 23, 2012 at 12:15 p.m.

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Jake Burris, campaign manager for Ken Aden, said he awoke this morning to find the family cat had been killed and the word "liberal" was scrawled across it.

Burris, who lives in Russellville, said he called the city's police department, and an officer came to his house to investigate. Burris said he has also contacted the FBI in Little Rock.

Burris said the cat was discovered by his 5-year-old son.

Aden, a Democrat, is running against U.S. Rep. Steve Womack, a Republican who holds the 3rd District congressional seat.

"To kill a child's pet is unconscionable," Aden said. "It is one thing to engage in civil political discourse, and for Republicans and Democrats to disagree with each other, which is an expected part of the political process. Taking it to this level is beyond unacceptable."

Aden said he doesn't believe Womack or his staff had anything to do with the incident.

Burris said he received no threats before the incident occurred.

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