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October 24, 2005
South of the Border
Political and election news from our dear Southern neighbors:
In Georgia, Ralph Reed (whom, by the way, has one of my favorite "fake" names) is running for Lieutenant Governor. Why? Because Georgians need a strong Christian demi-despot; one who would never help alleged criminals gain access to the White House or secretly take gambling money from them (that was meant for promoting Indian casinos) to then lobby against casino interests (and a state education lottery).
In Alabama, Tom Parker is running for The Picked by the Almighty Himself Grand Pooh-Bah of the Supreme Court (I think I got that title right; I can't quite remember if that's what Roy Moore re-named it). Why? Because Alabamians [why? it's not "Alabamia"] need a Chief Justice who will judge by the laws of the United States and the State of Alabama; not one who would take his cues from neo-Confederate cultists. (And, hey, he introduced Michael Peroutka to Thai food.)
In Mississippi, Governor Haley Barbour is rumored to be looking at a 2008 campaign for President (which would pit him against our very own Doctor Senator in the GOP primary). I don't have anything specific to say about that, but I did find James Broadwater in a Congressional race. Why is he running? Because District 2 Mississippians need a Congressman that won't tout Christianity as the sole source for American law, or say that all Jews are going to Hell, or crazy stuff like that.
Elections | By joe lance | 10:54 AM