IA:

It wasn't a threat to kill. Hoping somebody will enter a situation and end up harmed or killed is NOT nice behavior, but no active threat was made.

Don't know the politico in question or whether or not they should be tossed from office -- can't speak to it either way therefore -- but any defense attorney (barrister) would make mincemeat of such a charge.

However, in the court of public opinion, this kind of remark can get you in lots of hot water.