While Democratic leaders across Fairfield County rushed to condemn an apparent white supremacist rally outside the Danbury Police Department Saturday night, commenters on social media and city Republicans had a different response.Echoing a familiar internet meme, many commenters said “I’ll take things that didn’t happen for $500, Alex,” a nod to the TV game show “Jeopardy!” and catchphrase used to signify a reported event was made up. The sarcastic phrase and its sentiment showed up in comments on sober posts from Democratic state representatives condemning the Saturday event, which was portrayed in video and photographs that circulated on social media. Dozens...
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