Gun-toting Senate candidate is accused of bloodthirsty attack on a ranch 'before bursting out laughing': 'Unbelievable'
Blake Miguez claimed the story is a 'misdirection,' but did not respond to follow-up questions on the version of the events shared with the Daily Mail.
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