Congressman’s wife scolds SC senator in public

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Senate Judiciary Committee’s attempt to put candidates back on primary ballots sparked a heated exchange between a Republican senator and a congressman’s wife.

The wife of U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson rushed up to Sen. Jake Knotts when the meeting ended Tuesday, criticizing him. Pointing her finger, she said he was wrong to object to a measure extending when candidates could file paperwork.

Roxanne Wilson’s sister was among nearly 200 candidates tossed off ballots following last week’s state Supreme Court ruling.

Knotts responded that she was wrong to act that way in public as a congressman’s wife. When security attempted to calm her down, she pushed the guard out of the way and rushed into Knotts’ office.

When they emerged, she kissed Knotts on the cheek, saying they’d made peace.