Nazi Tweet | Video

Jennifer Joas | 2/27/2013

When it comes to Facebook and Twitter, news travels fast. Today, Democratic Representative Jessica Haak stirred up some controversy in the legislature after tweeting the following message: "We are now in recess and I have been instructed by Al Carlson that I am not allowed to tweet things that are happening on the floor. # nazi."

Majority Leader Carlson quickly found out, and says it was a big mistake on her part, "We have high ethical standards around here. We don`t do that. You can disagree on policy, but not on personality. And first of all your job on the floor is to pay attention. Not to be on any Twitter or Facebook account giving play by play of the bills we do."

Representative Haak later apologized in person to Carlson, apologized on twitter, and plans to make a statement tomorrow in the House.

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