WASHINGTON - Formerly obscure Rep. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) launched an apology tour of sorts Thursday for calling President Obama a liar.
Obama accepted the apology, and all involved quickly turned to raising money off the dispute.
Republicans and Democrats maneuvered to make Wilson a walking wedge issue in the health care clash as both sides stoked the political firestorm while professing to seek a truce.
Rob Miller, who lost to Wilson last year and plans to run against him again next year, reported raising $200,000 in the hours after Wilson shocked a joint session of Congress Wednesday night.
When Obama said illegal aliens wouldn't be covered under his health care plan, Wilson went all town-hally and shouted, "You lie!"
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