Some Invisible Public Officials Have Actually Played A Role In Ferguson
Since the unrest in Ferguson began almost two weeks ago, some high-profile officials and candidates – including the nominees for St. Louis County executive – have seemed to be disengaged or no-shows.
But, in fact, several have been in Ferguson all along. They just haven't told the press or the public about it.
That’s particularly true of the two candidates for county executive, Democrat Steve Stenger and Republican Rick Stream. Each says he’s visited Ferguson at least four times.
“I just wanted to listen to people; I’ve tried not to get in front of the cameras,’’ said Stream. “I didn’t want to make it appear that I was trying to make some politically grandstanding act.”
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