Democratic strategist defends his #HuntRepublicans tweets

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — A Democratic strategist criticized for tweeting "#HuntRepublicans" after a shooting that seriously wounded a top GOP leader is defending his bellicose language and doubling down on his support for "hunting."

New Jersey political operative James Devine tweeted Wednesday that Republican Karen Handel's victory over Democrat Jon Ossoff in Georgia's special congressional election is evidence that Democrats should adopt more aggressive tactics.