How low can he go?

He pathetically tried to qualify his vile statement:

Sorry haters, a kidnapping of the First Kids would be a way bigger deal than a kidnapping of your kids. — Matthew Yglesias (@mattyglesias) January 16, 2013

Before shamefully doubling down:

And, yes, I know your kids are more important TO YOU. But they’re less important to the country. That’s the point. — Matthew Yglesias (@mattyglesias) January 16, 2013

Disgusting.

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