Who is your state's one or two biggest political embarassments and why?

[SammyBlue]

Here in Arizona, I would have to say its:

1: Joe Arpaio; "The Country's Meanest Sheriff," who keeps his inmates in tents in 120 degree heat, gives them pink under, bread and water, chain gang's them and verbally humilates them ever chance he gets. He boats a low recidivism rate. . .which is deceiving because his inmates level Maricopa County upon release and commit crimes in other counties, namely Pima (my county), Pinal (the county between Tucson and Phoenix) and Coconino (Flagstaff and the Grand Canyon's county).

2: Rick Renzi: Congressman from Northern Arizona. This prick is stone aged stupid and a shill for the most extreme fascist dogma you can imagine. It's hard to believe that an area that brough the country the Babbitt family also produced this turd factory. It's amazing how anti-environment he is when the major metropolitan area in his district is the most environmentally conscience area in Arizona (Flagstaff). A majority of his district is National Forest.

Who are your biggest embarassments?

[Daphne08]

1. Arnold Schwarzenegger

Enough said... :eyes:

[Starbucks Anarchist]

9. Sadly, too much has already been said.

Mainly by him spouting dumbass cliches and movie lines while screwing the state.

[ComerPerro]

51. I've become convinced that its what Republicans want

look at their heroes: The Chimperor, Ray-gun, and Ahhnold.

All completely unqualified, inept, incompetent morons.

But they all had that one common thread: The mythmaking surrounding them.

Everything they do is meant to be epic, to create the illusion of greatness.

That's all Republicans want. They want a face to go with the lies.

They want to be lied to. They NEED to be lied to.

[nadinbrzezinski]

133. Arnie, reagan, nixon

Fienstein...

[sweetheart]

130. Ronald Reagan, Richard Nixon

Sadly, california has contributed more than its share.

[sakabatou]

144. And Fienstien

[WatchWhatISay]

2. Thats easy, I'm from Texas

See, I don't even have to answer, do I?

[last_texas_dem]

17. I dunno

Between Shrub, Delay, and Cornyn it's a pretty tough choice!

[awoke_in_2003]

21. Also from Texas...

we know who number one is, but there are a lot of candidates for number 2 (no pun intended).

[amber dog democrat]

26. Yup, I am from Texas

There is no need to say whom the first is. maybe, ( just maybe ) DeLay, but there are so many others too.

[Horse with no Name]

49. Aint that the truth

It's like trying to pick only one item from a delectable smorgasbord.
How bout we do something easier and pick one that ISN'T an embarrassment?

[Crazy Guggenheim]

3. Arnold.

[DanCa]

4. Denny Hasterate

Oh cmon do I need to go into any further?

[katinmn]

46. No. LOL He's the worst hands down.

[OKDem08]

5. James Inhofe, Repub OK Senator

Contrary to reason, he actually maintains that WMD's were found in Iraq....an unbelievable embarrassment.

[madokie]

27. And then you throw in, I'm a gonna' keep on doctoring, dr tom

[Coyote_Bandit]

29. Don't forget

all the frickin fundie freepers headquartered here

[Z_I_Peevey]

53. Istook for sure,

and in a tough call between Coburn and Inhofe, I'd have to go with Inhofe. It's an embarrassment of riches in the embarrassment department here in the Sooner state.

God, to think we once had James R. Jones, Dave McCurdy, Mike Synar, Fred Harris...

[crankybubba]

120. istook wants be govenor now.

boy will we be in trouble then. I can't decide between inhofe and coburn. they are both equally embarassing in my book.

[Z_I_Peevey]

148. Isn't that just hilarious?

God, if Istook is the best they can do in the governor's race, things are looking mighty, mighty good for Brad Henry. Barring a Diebolding of course.

(I still think they used "safe" states like ours to pad the vote totals for Dumbo.)

[OKDem08]

152. Hoo-rah OK Dems!!!

who is the Dem opposition to Mary Fallin?

[cynatnite]

6. Frist

'nuff said :(

[Lindsey]

7. Arnold...It's interesting how most of us really don't even

need to explain why :-(

[KitchenWitch]

8. Minnesota

Tied for first!

Tim Pawlenty - R Gov - Kowtowed to the Taxpayers League so much that he managed to have the state government shut down.

Norm Coleman - R Sen - Bush's personal lap dog from Minnesota. He totally embarrassed the state on numerous occasions, including calling for Kofi Annan's resignation.

[katinmn]

45. Galloway's major slapdown on Norm Coleperson was a joy to see!

I vote Coleman first since he is capable of more damage to the entire nation.

Timmy the Tool said this week he will "stand by my leader" (Bush) even if Bush's poll numbers drop to 2% (which they did among AfAm voters). Shows you who Timmy cares about!

[Puglover]

132. That smackdown

was better then sex.

Well, maybe not but it was great!:evilgrin:

[Glenda]

62. Norm Coleman - I remember him from Galloway appearing

before the Senate committee.

Coleman = :puke:

[Lydia Leftcoast]

83. Tim Pawlenty "led" the state into not being able to resolve its budget

crisis until he had forced a shutdown, BUT the legislature was able to pass a bill reinstating a hunting season for mourning doves! :cry:

He was willing to cut subsidized medical insurance for the working poor (which comes from a dedicated tax and isn't supposed to be used for anything else), BUT he is all behind proposals to build three, count 'em, three new stadiums in the Twin Cities area, one each for the Twins, the Vikings, and the U of M Gophers.

[ComerPerro]

89. Norm Coleman is such a douchebag

I think he knows, deep down, that he doesn't really deserve his Senate seat.

[CatholicEdHead]

92. Also State Senator Michelle Bachmann

who is now the appointed candiate for Mark Kennedy's 6th District seat.

[unsavedtrash]

10. Alabama. Presently Roy Moore and Jeff Sessions

[charlyvi]

125. Yep.

I share in that embarrassment. I don't think Moore will win the governorship though. He's even too embarrassing for Alabama!

[rustydog]

11. Doc Hastings...Dino (Sore LOSER) Rossi

[Bigmack]

74. How about Tim Eyman...?

The guy is a class-ring salesman who is the stalking horse for the right in Washington state.

He's started initiatives to cut license tabs to $30 and every other goddam rightwingnut No Tax scheme. Paid himself handsomely from donations to those initiatives, too.

The sheep follow him like the Judas Goat he is.

He has done more damage in Washington State than any other single human being.

[ThoughtCriminal]

12. "Here is Arizona"

Oh my that is hard - Arpaio and Renzi are certainly "Special". We also have JD Hayworth, Kyle, the entire GOP in the State Legislature. Plus the past humiliations imposed by Governors Mecham and Symington.

The Arizona Republican Party could supply "village idiots" for every town in Asia with plenty left over.

[Greyhound]

123. LOL beat me to it. n/t

[immoderate]

126. When I lived in AZ

Karen Johnson of the legislature kept me howling with both outrage and laughter, but mostly outrage.

And there's the ever superfluous John Kyl.

Now I'm in Florida. Can you say Catherine Harris? Ugh!

--IMM

[Hello_Kitty]

155. Yes!! Karen Johnson is an idiot

So is Kyl. And don't forget J.D. Hayworth.

[RebelOne]

13. Zell Miller and I think you know why. n/t

[bunkerbuster1]

164. Zell Miller *and* Ralph Reed

you forgot to ralph.!

[DoYouEverWonder]

14. Jeb

Do I really have to explain?

[soup]

65. If anyone thinks you need to explain,

here's a few links from 2003. At one time I was ambitiously hoping to compile a complete history of Florida on DU, but got lost along the way. Have no idea why I'd started with 2003 instead of 2001 - :shrug:


FLORIDA DU 2003


Panels will look into allegations of abuse by police during FTAA protests 12/27
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=287203

(Fla) SCANDAL-SCARRED VOTE CHIEF REPLACED (by Jeb) 12/25
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=285565

Prison program criticized (Florida) 12/25
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=284039

Florida's Gov. Bush Dedicates Nation's First Faith-Based Prison 12/24
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=285244

Chairman of Board of Education criticizes audit of voucher program (Fla.) 12/24
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=284038

Poll Puts Katherine Harris in Race for Graham’s Seat 12/23
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=282948

Judge orders Limbaugh's medical records released 12/23
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=282389

This can't be happening...Remember the FL Voter Purge? 12/22
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=104&topic_id=951212

Judge: I saw police commit felonies 12/20
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=278432

(FLORIDA) Trial Is Ordered in Felon Voting Lawsuit 12/20
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=278187

State attorney argues to unseal Limbaugh's medical records 12/19
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=277842

Corporate reimbursement of political donations results in $168,000 in fine 12/18
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=276516

100 private voucher schools suspended (Florida) 12/17
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=274527

Newspaper's reporters turned away from interview with governor (Jeb Bush) 12/17
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=274960

Florida's Voter Database Won't Be Ready for 2004 Election! 12/15
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=104&topic_id=914073

Florida Faith-Based Prison Plan Lambasted by Liberal Group 12/12
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=104&topic_id=889971

Someone crashed the gates at FL governor's mansion 12/11
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=104&topic_id=876640

Graham files bill to require paper records from voting machines 12/10
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=262276

Al-Arian Search Warrant Documents Accidentally Destroyed 12/09
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=261243

BBV: Graham Introduces Legislation To Ensure America's Votes Count 12/09
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=261577

Most disabled children using vouchers don't get special classes (Florida) 12/08
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=258290

Florida voter poll says Jeb was flat wrong to interfere with right to die 12/07
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=104&topic_id=843706

Florida Won't Require Printouts of Touch-Screen Votes 12/06
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=256322

Jebbie Bush at work this time - Universities Want Tuition Blank Check 12/01
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=104&topic_id=818394

guess where Jeb flew on 9/12 11/30
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=104&topic_id=798101

Protesters contend Miami police abused them, stepped on their civil rights 11/29
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=244736

Florida Elderly Feel Let Down By Drug Benefit 11/29
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=245251

Elderly in Florida could determine the next president of US.... 11/29
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=104&topic_id=794661

State auditor to report on $27 million disabled funding dispute (Florida) 11/28
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=243985

Schwarzenegger Takes Fla. Prison Firm Donation 11/23
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=242598

Miami Protest Pics 11/23
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=104&topic_id=757799

The Miami protest has created a dilemma. Protestors were shot... 11/22
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=104&topic_id=760373

Police hold activists but discard property 11/22
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=234842

Report from Jail Solidarity - N21, 4 pm (today in Miami, FTAA) 11/21
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=234232

JEB has removed Miriam Oliphant from Broward county elec office 11/20
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=230618

Cops busting heads in Miami right now 11/20
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=230488

jeb Quote on prescription drug abuse 11/19
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=104&topic_id=737458

If you thought Dubya was scary, meet Jeb! 11/17
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=104&topic_id=728662

Florida closing doors to consumer complaints, just another outrage. 11/16
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=104&topic_id=721110

Bush says Florida will put up $2 million for vouchers 11/14
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=220610

Uh Oh Martinez may run in Florida, this is bad 11/13
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=104&topic_id=702915

Florida pension fund investor OK'd to buy private school company 11/13
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=216717

Anti-Iraq war veterans pulled from parade 11/12
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=216210

What's going on with the Scripps deal in Florida? 11/12
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=104&topic_id=695851

Jeb Bush jokes people of San Francisco may be endangered 11/12
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=215875

In the Everglades, Environmental War Endures 11/04
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=115&topic_id=2353

Is Jeb Bush presidential material? 11/04
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=104&topic_id=636053

Florida history changed today.....State Library allows no browsing. 11/03
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=104&topic_id=643088

EPA Biologist Bruce Boler Resigns In Protest re: Wetlands 11/01
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=115&topic_id=2290

Medicaid-fraud arrests have Miami-Orlando link 11/01
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=194896

Why is it that Jeb can control some peoples lives? 10/28
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=104&topic_id=607216

Florida: Broward County Not Set for Voting 10/25
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=183326

president of Florida Holocaust Museum links Bush wealth to Nazis 10/24
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=104&topic_id=586424

BBV: Diebold Memos' Smoking Gun - Memos Disclose Florida 2000 Vote Fraud 10/23
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=104&topic_id=581141

Victory in Florida Feeding Case Emboldens the Religious Right 10/23
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=181559

Move afoot in Florida to protect Ten Commandments in constitution 10/20
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=229835

Jeb just made 12th grade optional in FL schools? are you kidding me? 10/16
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=104&topic_id=541589

Help for drug addicts just got a lot less likely 10/14
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=165849

County (Broward) still at a loss over phantom vote machines BBV 10/10
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=159861

Police to embed reporters with officers at Miami trade conference 10/10
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=210754

Shortchanging Education In Florida 10/09
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=157439

Announcement from President Prescott Jeb Bush 10/07
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=104&topic_id=484630

Now the Republicans are coming for your water (FL of course) 10/04
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=104&topic_id=468946

Bush pushes `faith-friendly' plan 10/04
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=148465

Bush signs law to give $310 million to biotech firm (Fla.) 10/03
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=197282

Jeb Bush Leads Re-election Team for Presidential Effort in Florida 10/02
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=143528

Pentagon Probes Alleged Budget Inflation 9/29
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=139230

Lawmakers Receiving Secret Donations Under Loophole (Florida) 9/29
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=138034

Military stashes covert millions.......MacDill Florida 9/28
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=137055

Need background on Edison Schools, like owners, etc. Jeb connections? 9/28
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=104&topic_id=416303

Is Florida DCF drugging children without evaluation? 9/28
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=104&topic_id=425417

Oversight panel says state is withholding needed data (Florida) 9/27
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=135137

Defense bill to benefit Florida 9/27
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=135129

State Pension Fund Invests in Controversial for-Profit School Company(Fl.) 9/26
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=133439

Florida sugar growers win ouster of judge in Everglades restoration case 9/23
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=129564

Another FL school outrage....voucher school head arrested. 9/18
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=104&topic_id=358139

FL vouchers used for home-schooling with no accountability! Not ok! 9/18
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=104&topic_id=360309

FL - Judge: DCF, Bush exploited disabled woman in rape case 9/16
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=104&topic_id=344724

Major scandal Brewing for Jeb Bush???? 9/16
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=104&topic_id=343381

More Jeb stuff.....he lied about the cost of the class-size amendment. 9/15
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=104&topic_id=343743

Federal audit delayed at Gov. Bush's request shows state owes $267 million 9/11
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=109051

Miami's top cop seeks to declaw demonstrators during trade talks (+more) 9/11
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=108823

Two articles on school vouchers (FL) 9/02
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=117&topic_id=637

Birth snarls legal debate (Florida) 9/01
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=104&topic_id=258353

DCF lawyer says he's not an extremist (Ahhh Florida) 8/30
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=104&topic_id=250983

Jeb Bush-Florida Schools-FCats-NAACP- Oh but everythings fine! 8/29
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=104&topic_id=246653

DCF hires activist for religious right causes ( Florida) 8/29
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=88339

Florida State Election System Under Scrutiny Again 8/27
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=84966

Voucher program gets new scrutiny (Florida) 8/23
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=79869

Jeb privatizes & schools may lose internet access! 8/23
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=104&topic_id=219278

Broward parents learn details about 'virtual schools' offered by state 8/20
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=74893

Bush: Drug Program Cuts Don't Drive Up Prison Admissions (Fla.) 8/20
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=74521

Jeb to get Tom Luce from TX to review FCAT test......he is a lawyer? 8/17
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=104&topic_id=189986

Florida Elections Commission fines Palm Beach commissioner $2,000 8/14
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=65546

Florida Lawmakers Approve Medical Malpractice Plan 8/13
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=65312


Karl Rove Says Florida Will Be 'ground Zero' in 2004 Election 8/13
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=64152

Gov. Bush in joking mood over California's recall election 8/11
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=61865

(JEB's) Florida schools fail to meet new federal test standards 8/08
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=56879

Palast on Florida's "The Matrix" 8/07
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=55453

Florida DCF workers forced into fundamentalist-based training. 8/06
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=104&topic_id=139966

U.S. Backs Florida's New Counterterrorism Database (Bad News) 8/06
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=53449

Third graders being held back protest FCAT near Gov. Bush's office 8/04
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=51109

Appeals Court to Hear Fetus-Guardian Debate (Florida) 8/02
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=113&topic_id=544

jeb does not want to be president 7/27
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=104&topic_id=87489

Fla. to Restore Felons' Voting Rights 7/24
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=32335

Regier's report card is mixed (Jeb's rightwinger DFC appointee) 7/24
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=32210

MSNBC: Bob Graham calls for impeachment 7/17
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=19740

FL Senate investigates disabled students' treatment in private schools. 7/12
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=117&topic_id=58

PBP..Florida altered voucher school records.....official speaks! Outraged. 7/12
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=104&topic_id=25537

South Florida May Be Unprepared for Homeland Security Funds 7/12
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=10875

Health care crisis brings out Jekyl-Hyde in Jeb Bush 7/11
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=7855

Florida justices strike law requiring parental notice for minors' abortion 7/10
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=7535

Supreme plot (Palm Beach Commissioner fined - 2000 Election Tie-in) 7/09
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=5151

Missing Florida Children on Rise Despite DCF, FDLE Efforts 7/09
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=4215

Florida's(R) Senate turns on jeb 7/09
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=104&topic_id=12488

DCF information offices close, spurring concern. (Florida) 7/05
http://www.democraticunderground.com/cgi-bin/duforum/duboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=8242&forum=DCForumID71&archive=yes

Florida has also eliminated prison libraries. Can you help? 7/04
http://www.democraticunderground.com/cgi-bin/duforum/duboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=3707&forum=DCForumID70&archive=yes

Fla Governor Jeb Bush Not Attending NAACP National Meeting 7/04
http://www.democraticunderground.com/cgi-bin/duforum/duboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=8129&forum=DCForumID71&archive=yes

So much for Repubs "Local Control" in Florida 6/29
http://www.democraticunderground.com/cgi-bin/duforum/duboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=1806&forum=DCForumID70&archive=yes

Florida health authorities target stores selling low-cost Canadian drugs 6/28
http://www.democraticunderground.com/cgi-bin/duforum/duboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=1647&forum=DCForumID70&archive=yes

JEB Wasting tax dollars on MARRIAGE INITIATIVE 6/22
http://www.democraticunderground.com/cgi-bin/duforum/duboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=14564&forum=DCForumID70&archive=yes

I need links on Jeb Bush running coke via planes. 6/20
http://www.democraticunderground.com/cgi-bin/duforum/duboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=14270&forum=DCForumID70&archive=yes

More on Freeper Marine murderer in Florida 6/17
http://www.democraticunderground.com/cgi-bin/duforum/duboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=13341&forum=DCForumID70&archive=yes#TOP

'God Pods' in Florida prison systems....a little odd. 6/15
http://www.democraticunderground.com/cgi-bin/duforum/duboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=12789&forum=DCForumID70&archive=yes

Remember this? Muslim Center Bomb Plot in Florida 6/14
http://www.democraticunderground.com/cgi-bin/duforum/duboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=12444&forum=DCForumID70&archive=yes

Jeb turns his back on Florida's children again. 6/12
http://www.democraticunderground.com/cgi-bin/duforum/duboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=12033&forum=DCForumID70&archive=yes

A HS freshman interviews Jeb.....she's the winner. Outstanding!!! 6/11
http://www.democraticunderground.com/cgi-bin/duforum/duboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=11614&forum=DCForumID70&archive=yes

Never Forget: Katherine Harris and Jeb Bush Are Criminals 6/06
http://www.democraticunderground.com/cgi-bin/duforum/duboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=10120&forum=DCForumID70&archive=yes

NIGHTLINE is RIPPING JEB's educational failures 6/05
http://www.democraticunderground.com/cgi-bin/duforum/duboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=9966&forum=DCForumID70&archive=yes

Let me tell you what Jeb did to Florida 6/05
http://www.democraticunderground.com/cgi-bin/duforum/duboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=9928&forum=DCForumID70&archive=yes

Bush builds case on guardian for fetus 6/04
http://www.democraticunderground.com/cgi-bin/duforum/duboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=4440&forum=DCForumID71&archive=

Why Florida Sucks, Part 872 5/29
http://www.democraticunderground.com/cgi-bin/duforum/duboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=7864&forum=DCForumID70&archive=yes

Update - FL Disabled Woman / Abortion Case 5/29
http://www.democraticunderground.com/cgi-bin/duforum/duboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=7757&forum=DCForumID70&archive=yes

Film is out about the Florida election. Looks great! 5/29
http://www.democraticunderground.com/cgi-bin/duforum/duboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=7562&forum=DCForumID70&archive=yes

Daniel Hopsickers's latest on Florida aviation and the 9-11 terrorists 5/27
http://www.democraticunderground.com/cgi-bin/duforum/duboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=7174&forum=DCForumID70&archive=#3

Fla: Break BOTH legs or arms or NO compensation 5/25
http://www.democraticunderground.com/cgi-bin/duforum/duboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=6607&forum=DCForumID70&archive=yes

heard rumors that Jeb may run in 2008 5/24
http://www.democraticunderground.com/cgi-bin/duforum/duboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=6631&forum=DCForumID70&archive=yes

Why on earth would any rational person choose to live in Florida?? 5/24
http://www.democraticunderground.com/cgi-bin/duforum/duboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=6495&forum=DCForumID70&archive=yes

Gov jeb Says - Go To The Beach 5/23
http://www.democraticunderground.com/cgi-bin/duforum/duboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=6295&forum=DCForumID70&archive=yes

43,000 flunked 3rd grade this year in FL because of FCAT 5/21
http://www.democraticunderground.com/cgi-bin/duforum/duboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=5809&forum=DCForumID70&archive=

HS Education in FL is Now Only 3 Years Long 5/20
http://www.democraticunderground.com/cgi-bin/duforum/duboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=5531&forum=DCForumID70&archive=yes

Dozens of voting machines await repairs (FLorida) 5/20
http://www.democraticunderground.com/cgi-bin/duforum/duboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=5650&forum=DCForumID70&archive=yes

I need the Story on Joe Scarborough and his dead intern. 5/20
http://www.democraticunderground.com/cgi-bin/duforum/duboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=5500&forum=DCForumID70&archive=yes

This police officer needs to fucking fry along with Jebbie 5/18
http://www.democraticunderground.com/cgi-bin/duforum/duboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=5155&forum=DCForumID70&archive=yes

Ex-Florida Senate president gets 3-1/2 years in bribery case .. 5/16
http://www.democraticunderground.com/cgi-bin/duforum/duboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=4736&forum=DCForumID70&archive=yes

Tampa Florida---First in Total Information Awareness? 5/17
http://www.democraticunderground.com/cgi-bin/duforum/duboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=4820&forum=DCForumID70&archive=yes

An interesting read from a Florida republican POV. 5/15
http://www.democraticunderground.com/cgi-bin/duforum/duboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=4434&forum=DCForumID70&archive=yes

Bush lied about WMDs-sign in front of FL capitol building 5/15
http://www.democraticunderground.com/cgi-bin/duforum/duboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=4493&forum=DCForumID70&archive=yes

Just mentioned on CNN... 'Jeb Bush wants guardian for fetus.' 5/15
http://www.democraticunderground.com/cgi-bin/duforum/duboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=4433&forum=DCForumID70&archive=yes

Jeb Protects Fetus of a Mentally Retarded Rape Victim 5/15
http://www.democraticunderground.com/cgi-bin/duforum/duboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=4280&forum=DCForumID70&archive=yes



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Firm in Florida election fiasco earns millions from files on foreigners 5/04
http://www.democraticunderground.com/cgi-bin/duforum/duboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=818&forum=DCForumID71&archive=

Gov Bush sees 'peril' for Republicans 5/02
http://www.democraticunderground.com/cgi-bin/duforum/duboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=631&forum=DCForumID71&archive=yes

Charges against protesters dismissed 5/02
http://www.democraticunderground.com/cgi-bin/duforum/duboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=629&forum=DCForumID71&archive=yes

Florida Weighs Fate of 2000 Election Ballots 5/01
http://www.democraticunderground.com/cgi-bin/duforum/duboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=510&forum=DCForumID71&archive=yes

Florida considers fate of chads 4/30
http://www.democraticunderground.com/cgi-bin/duforum/duboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=398&forum=DCForumID71&archive=yes

The boss is back (FL) 4/30
http://www.democraticunderground.com/cgi-bin/duforum/duboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=355&forum=DCForumID71&archive=yes

Fla. Democratic Fundraiser, Partner Found Dead in Office 4/30
http://www.democraticunderground.com/cgi-bin/duforum/duboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=368&forum=DCForumID71&archive=yes

Dem Fund-Raiser, Friend Shot to Death 4/29
http://www.democraticunderground.com/cgi-bin/duforum/duboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=303&forum=DCForumID71&archive=yes

Gov. Bush Spends Easter With Broward Prison Inmates 4/20
http://www.democraticunderground.com/cgi-bin/duforum/duboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=24547&forum=DCForumID61&archive=#TOP

What's the deal with the Renquist/Jeb Bush Scandal? 3/12
http://www.democraticunderground.com/cgi-bin/duforum/duboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=4065&forum=DCForumID66&archive=

A Florida school gets "millions" in grants? To try out Neil Bush's software. 3/07
http://www.democraticunderground.com/cgi-bin/duforum/duboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=2119&forum=DCForumID66&archive=

Jeb wants voters to reconsider class size, high-speed rail 3/05
http://www.democraticunderground.com/cgi-bin/duforum/duboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=1357&forum=DCForumID66&archive=

So why did Brogan run for Lt. Governor ? 2/02
http://www.democraticunderground.com/cgi-bin/duforum/duboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=3914&forum=DCForumID22&archive=

Another suspect deal, another Bush brother in the mix 1/03
http://www.democraticunderground.com/cgi-bin/duforum/duboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=26146&forum=DCForumID60&archive=


and so it goes...

[goodboy]

15. Ohio: Ken Blackwell, Bob Taft, Bob Ney, Mike DeWine, Debra Pryce,

George Voinovich,

[mtnester]

22. Oh let me add to your huge list there young man...

Larry Householder, Jean Schmidt

And a few from not as recent history:
Jesse Odie, Gary DeMastry

[goodboy]

30. schmidt...what a piece of shit. (nt)

[ohio_liberal]

40. James Traficant, Wayne L. Hayes

:(

[ohio_liberal]

42. Bob Ney, for sure

That motherfucker makes Traficant look like a choir boy. He'll probably go down as the most corrupt Ohio politician in history.

[Zodiak]

102. Blackwell and Taft are still the top two n/t

[Kukesa]

140. This Buckeye votes for Taft; what a jerk. n/t

[Rex]

16. To many to name in Texas

Dirty politics never quit in Texas. I just hope DeLay and Kenny Boy go to jail.

[kywildcat]

18. Kentucky....

My Mom always said, Kentucky and LA are the 2 most corrupt sstates in the union.
Fletcher, McConnell (husband of Elizabeth 'pay 'em in dirt' Chao) and Rep. Davis (30k from Tom Delay and we're just gittin' started)

[Democrat 4 Ever]

31. You nailed the Kentucky cabal dead on - just a small correction

it is Elaine Chao, not Elizabeth. Elaine, who is totally unqualified for the job (is there any other kind within the Chimpy White House?) of Labor Secretary but benefits from Georgie's cronyism by being a friend of Dubya and to high level officials in the Chinese government. The McConnells have been in a five year battle with the Courier-Journal not to release the names of the contributors to their McConnell School of Public Policy at U of L. They have been ordered by judge after judge they have to release the names but still they refuse. Guess they are going to let it head to their friends on the Supreme Court. Every other program at every other state school immediately released their lists. What are the McConnells hiding? I attended U of L as a pol sci major and that whole program is crawling with repug toadies grinding out a bunch of future repug toadies. Not a nice place - even though there are plenty of good Dems in the program, they just don't get the "breaks" or scholarships as often as the "true believers."

Be sure and add Bunning to the list. Not only is he a corrupt repug (honestly, are there any other kind anymore?), suffering from senility, he ran a campaign last fall smearing his opponent as gay. And finally, Bunning required extra security because he was sure that the terrorists were coming after him personally - extremely paranoid.

Then add Ron Lewis, preacher/repug politician who ran on the "Contract with America" nonsense who made several promises and immediately forgot them once he went to DC. He is just as corrupt as the rest of the repug cabal, he just throws in a few extra "amens" to prove his devoutness. Like all Kentucky repugs - sold his soul to McConnell years ago.

Oh, hell, you can't just name one or two "worst" politicians in a state. The repug party has actively sought-out, recruited, trained, and ran nasty campaigns to get them into office for just the times we are seeing in DC today. And they all need to go.

[skrambledchaos]

19. the sheriff = pure evil?

I hate Arpaio with a passion. He's got these TV ads recruiting people to be his lackeys, and every time they come on my blood pressure skyrockets. "Come join me in making inmates feel like crap instead of rehabiliting them! It's FUN!"

My psych prof last year almost went off on a rant about him in class... the man is the embodiment of what's wrong with our penal system.

[amandabeech]

20. Santorum. Towmey. n/t

[shenmue]

23. Sorry, deleting due to error

Double post, I apologize.

[shenmue]

24. I live in Florida...

You know what that means.

Katharine "Fraud" Harris and Jeb "Fredo" Bush come from this sorry-ass "state."

Can we sell it back to Mexico?

Please?

[Solon]

52. Dude, that would be Spain...

we're selling Texas back to Mexico, you guys down in Florida are going back to Spain, and my state should be sold off to France!

[Solon]

55. oops dupe!

[shenmue]

128. Okay then

Stand corrected. Appreciate the help. Let's call the UN and get this baby over with! Us few good people left in this dump can then move on to better pastures.

It'd be hard to find worse.

;)

[Loge23]

88. The Mother of all Embarrassments

Katherine (Cruella) Harris

[Island Blue]

25. Jesse Helms - he needs no explanation. n/t

[William Bloode]

39. I was gonna pick Jesse too. Glad the feller is retired.

But let us not forget Sheriff John Hagee. A ruff and tumble law and order short, who got busted corruption.

[colbushwhacker_2000]

28. In Iowa

....I would have to say 'Mad Dog' Steve King and Speaker of the Iowa House, Christopher Rants.........both of whom are neo nazis...

[CornField]

143. I wish we could pick three

With the current happenings at the DLC, I'd like to toss Vilsack on the embarrassment pile. If limited to two, however, I totally agree with your picks.

[akwapez]

32. Frist...does that count as one or two?

[Cookie wookie]

33. Cathy Cox

Democratic Secretary of State in Georgia. She sold out the voters by defending Diebold when she had clear evidence of serious problems with the voting system; she campaigned against and is responsible for the defeat in 2004 of voter verified paper ballot legislation; she gave Diebold the full power to run the 2002 election, including programming ballot definition files, because they failed to live up to their contracted obligation to train election workers to do it; she contracted with Diebold to grandfather in the current voting system even if it doesn't meet 2002 voting system standards; she contracted before the election in 2004 with Diebold to upgrade the voting sytem software beginning immediately AFTER the election, thus giving them free reign and authority to basically scrub the machines. If there was any evidence of malfeasance, it's gone now.

If she's thinking Diebold will put her in the governor's office in 2006, she might want to think again. They elect republicans. Yes, maybe when she put the machines in for the 2002 election, she did win by an amazing 61.1% when Cleland won only 45.9% and Barnes only 46.3%, I can see Georgia Democrats using that great touch screen technology for the first time, scrolling down the list voting for Republicans Saxby Cambliss (52.8%) and Sonny Perdue (R - 51.4%) then all the sudden switching and voting for Democrats Mark Taylor for Lt Gov (51.9%) and Cathy Cox (61.1%).

She is a disgrace.

[zippy890]

34. Mitt Romney

PUKE

November 06 can't come too soon to get rid of Mr Haircut

[atommom]

35. Where do I start? I can't pick just two.

1. Sam Brownback
2. Pat Roberts
3. The fundies on the Kansas BOE and the evolution debate
4. Phill Kline (a Sam Brownback wanna-be)

That'll do for starters.

[nookiemonster]

36. Ummm, let's see.

1. John Ashcroft
2. Matt Blunt
3. Roy Blunt
4. Christopher "Kit" Bond

I'm sure there's more.

[11 Bravo]

37. Geroge Allen and Jim Gilmore (both R-VA)

Allen is our current junior senator and a genuine asshat. Gilmore was the Gov. who totally fucked up our finances.

[Midlodemocrat]

68. I second that. Maybe throw in Eric Cantor for good measure.

[LibDemAlways]

158. I second your choice of Allen, even though

I'm not from Virginia. But then again, neither is he. Phony, racist, stupid, worthless piece of shit. A total embarrassment not just as a politician, but as a human being.

[LizW]

38. Jeff Sessions, Roy Moore

Pity me. :cry:

Edited to say that I see a fellow Alabamian already named these two. Sadly, there are probably ten others almost as embarrassing.

[insane_cratic_gal]

41. Santorum

for all the obvious reasons.

[Glenda]

64. When is his term over? n/t

[MH1]

104. He will be voted out Nov 2, 2006.

To be replaced by Bob Casey.

[salin]

43. Dan Quayle (no explanation needed)

and our congressional delegation:

Dan Burton - shooting up a watermelon to prove how Vince Foster could have been murdered.

Steve Buyer - pushing for the use of 'tactical nukes' in Afghanistan. And wierd drama around "leaving congress on leave because he was called to serve as a Jag - but then told he wasn't needed by the military ... funky little self-importance drama.

John Hostettler - caught trying to board a plane with a gun; made constituents cry when trying to raise awareness for breast cancer research funding needs - he kept at the breast cancer survivors with spurious research suggesting the link between abortions and breast cancer (the survivors thought he was implying that he assumed they must have had abortions.)

[B Calm]

81. Living behind the Hoosier Iron Curtain, it's like attending a comedy

show with only right wing comedians performing..

[salin]

95. funny how unpopular Mitch already has become.

guess he is gearing up to be the next headliner at the comedy club.

[B Calm]

166. Lot of people around here that voted for him, wish they could

vote again. This changing time zones relly has people pissed off here on the Indiana / Illinois border. Some counties will be in different time zones within their own county.. We'll never know what time it is..

[ComerPerro]

44. I live in Kansas. Brownback, of course. And Connie Morris

someone many of you have probably never heard of.

Here's some DU: Kansas threads about this bitch and the evil, horrible, shit she is doing

She is a memeber of the Kansas Board of Education, so you know that can't be good.

And she is one of the most outspoken and prominent members of the board.

If you read any of these links, make it this one:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=153x2595
Its some detail into her background as a drug abuser and a sexual deviant. And it discusses how, apparently, that means she is qualified to define morality for the entire state.


http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=153x2788

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=153x2670

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=153x2667

[proud2BlibKansan]

57. Let an older Kansan add Vern Miller

He was our idiot attorney general who wouldn't let airlines serve drinks in the air above KS back in the 70s. He also raided Amtrak trains going through the state. Can't let anyone see Kansas through a train window while drinking, you know.
http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2002/jul/14/the_attorney_generals/

He used to take the press along on drug raids. He was famous for getting pretty young things out of bed in the middle of the night with the cameras rolling. He had promised to "leap into the drug-ridden hippie communes of Lawrence with both feet."
http://www.honkforhemp.com/vern.htm

[ComerPerro]

97. The "drug ridden hippie communities of Lawrence" ??

So, all of Lawrence?

:P

:hi:

[proud2BlibKansan]

99. He believed Lawrence was an evil place

He was from Wichita. Need I say more? :)

[ComerPerro]

100. LOL.

[CottonBear]

47. GA: Zell Miller, Saxby Chambliss, Ralph Reed & Gov. Sonny Perdue.

:( It pains me to post the names of these crazy, mean, crooked and stupid men.

Oh for the days of Gov. and President Jimmy Carter, Senator Sam Nunn, and Senator Max Cleland. At least we still have the wonderful Cynthia McKinney and John Lewis. Here's hoping that 2006 and 2008 brings change to GA.

[mitchum]

50. I agree with you....we moved to Georgia 4 years ago because it...

seemed to be a southern state heading in a progressive direction.
Great timing, huh?

[CottonBear]

61. We were a progressive Southern state until Diebold.

See post #33 for the story of what happened in 2002 that explains our current situation.

I've met both Cathy Cox and Sonny Perdue. Cox betrayed us and Perdue is an asshat. He asked for my vote and I told him I never vote Republican. He said "I'm really a populist." Right, I thought. So was Lester Maddox and Gov. Talnmadge. :(

I live in Athens which is blue for now, but the Republican barbarians are at the gate. They manged to push through a non-partisan voting law for our combined city-county government. Idiot voters were misled by a vauge and " non-partisan" ad campaign. Then, the state legislature changed our primary from July to Oct. so that runoffs will be over the T-Day week when residents and students are on holiday. :grr: Repubs from solid red (partisan voting) counties around Athens have attempted to run Trojan Horse black candidates in order to try to wedge their way into office. It didn't work when we had partisan voting but I'm worried about the next election. :( Of course, the Repubs are not calling for non-partisan voting in their county with NO elected Democrats.

Where do ya'll live? Welcome to GA! :hi:

[mitchum]

131. I'm right here with you in the oasis of Athens...

however, I don't know how long it will remain an oasis. You very accurately detailed the machinations at work.

[XanaDUer]

98. Bwaaaah!

We just moved here. It's quite a bit redder where we are than I expected.

[bunkerbuster1]

165. Are you enjoying the "W. STILL duh Preznit" stickers?

It's not just that it's a red state, it's that it has SO many obnoxious little bitches who think they're hot shit because they can afford sufficient credit to live in a crappily-built McMansion and to drive a full sized SUV.

Anyway, if you had to narrow it down to two GA embarrassments, it'd have to be Zell Miller and Ralph Reed. The former because he wounded us in 2004 with his Jed-Clampett-on-Crystal-Mett RNC speech; the latter because he's probably going to be elected even though there's more dirt on him than a bulldozer at a landfill.

[Thirtieschild]

103. One more Georgian

Bill Campbell. When he was mayor he bled Atlanta dry.

[JesterCS]

48. Ohio

2 is too few to describe the number of rethugs in Ohio

Ney, Taft, Blackwell to name a few

[IDemo]

54. Idaho has a lengthy history of political embarassments

Here are the current top two:

Rep. Mike Simpson (R - ID), Speaker Pro - Tempore of the House, held open a five - minute vote on HR 3893, the Gasoline for America's Security Act, for over forty minutes. For nearly all of that time, Republicans were unable to produce a majority vote in favor of the bill. Rep. Simpson repeatedly stated that he was using his discretion to hold the vote open until all Members had voted. But as soon as Republicans had gained the needed number of votes to pass the Act, he closed the vote. The final vote total was 212 to 210.

Larry Craig, Republican senator from Idaho, told hometown newspapers -- compiled by Newhouse News Service below the fold, that flooded parts of New Orleans should be abandoned, that Louisiana is just as corrupt as Iraq and that cops in New Orleans are given a license to steal.

[Solon]

56. More than two!

Matt Blunt (check)
Roy Blunt (check)
Talk about Blunt Trauma!
Chris Bond (check)
James "No" Talent (check)

And last, but certainly not least is my district's rep, the racist, corporatist, asshole Todd Atkins.

[pstokely]

160. you forgot Ashcroft

[newportdadde]

58. Missouri Gov - Blunt, Senator - Bond

Bond for the torture among other things.

Matt Blunt for being a completely spoiled tool who never worked a day in his life and just walks around cutting anything under the sun people actually need.

Honorable mention Jim Talent, prepy spoiled rich kid.

[deadparrot]

129. Don't forget Limbaugh and Ashcroft.

:(

[kentuck]

59. Tancredo and Musgrave...

Hard to beat those two...

[XOKCowboy]

77. Don't forget Wayne Allard

mouthpiece for the Bush Administration. One of the senators that voted FOR torture. For a so called progressive state, Colorado has it's share of embarassments.

[neebob]

136. Or my personal favorite rude old do-nothing party-switching good ol' boy,

heaven help you if you try to strike up a conversation on the street or have the misfortune to sit next to his crabby old ass on a plane - Ben Nighthorse Campbell, aka the Frighthorse. And Amendment 2. That was just downright shameful.

[Hawkeye-X]

156. Oh yeah..

That was embarrasing, and I want to add Blowens (Bill Owens) to the list.. What a fucking embarrassment this moron is. Thankfully he's gone next year. Just need to drum up someone decent to beat Bullshit-prez.

[rockymountaindem]

157. You both forgot Douglas Bruce

Perhaps the greatest jackass of all. I can't think of anyone in Colorado, except maybe Caldera and that "Independence Institute" thing (or whatever it is) that matches Brucey's level of jackassery.

[TallahasseeGrannie]

60. Jeb Bush

Petulant...can't raise his kids right

But he does do hurricanes well, I'll give him that.

[leftofthedial]

63. Tom Tancredo

self explanatory

[otohara]

86. And Marilyn Musgrave

hateful bitch

[frazzledmom]

115. Can't forget Owens.... n/t

[leftofthedial]

119. she is a fucking waste of skin

[GreenInNC]

66. Jesse Helms

I drive by the Jesse Helms Center just about everyday, last week I sprained my middle finger.

[jmowreader]

93. Does the Jesse Helms Center still sell Chinese mugs?

This was one of the big embarrassments of the past ten years. In the Jesse Helms gift shop they sell coffee mugs, and someone found out that they were Chinese-made.

[GreenInNC]

142. have not heard

I will ask my freeper co-worker if it does, never set foot in the place myself.

[bklyncowgirl]

67. I'm a resident of New Jersey -- 'nuff said. nt

[July]

135. I'm in NJ, too. Not sure who's the winner here.

Mike Ferguson? Brett Schundler?

[alcibiades_mystery]

69. Rick Santorum

Who let the dogs out?

[AlCzervik]

70. The Gropenfuher and Rep. Richard Pombo

The gov. for the obvious reasons and Pombo is on a mission to destroy the environment and not just here in California.

[drthais]

71. David Duke - no contest

and no explanation needed

although Tony Perkins is a good second

[Thirtieschild]

107. Scared

Driving through Louisiana on I-20, early one Sunday morning my sister and I stoppped at a Texaco station near the Mississippi border. The convenience store was full of men with David Duke caps and buttons. I can't put my finger on what or why, but we were both terrified, so terrified that we still talk about it. If we were black I'm not sure we would have made it out of there. It felt like 1965 all over again.

[eggman67]

72. Pennsylvania

Philadelphia - my hometown - cesspool of corruption.

The entire state gov't (Esp. Perzel - R, Deweese - D, & Cappy) - bigger cesspool of corruption.

PA is a bipartisan embarrassment - we try harder.

[MH1]

106. Come on - Biggest? Santorum by a mile.

Those others are just petty embarrassments. Santorum is one huge honkin' embarrassment.

[chrisbur]

73. John Rowland!

But Lieberman is a close second. He's just not in jail yet.

[mandyky]

75. Our Governor and 2 Senators

Gov. Ernie Fletcher corrupt, cronyism

Senator McConnell corrupt part of Bush cabal (his wife is Sec of Labor)

Senator Bunning senile, incopetent and a cheat (debates last election)

[kid a]

76. Conrad Burns -The Epitome of Good'ole Boy Politics

[goddess40]

78. I'm from Wisconsin - do I really need to say more?

U.S. Rep. James Sensenbrenner
or do you want one from history - Joseph McCarthy
There are too many statewide to name but the worst is Rep. John Gard, Who doesn't even live in the area he (mis)represents.

(Don't you love spell check - Sensenbrenner comes up sunscreen.)

[undeterred]

80. I think Sensenbrenner counts for two.

:blush: We gotta get rid of him.

[goddess40]

82. I agree - it pains me to think we have so many twisted Wisconsinites!

He is truly a vile, petty and vindictive man.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

79. Norm Coleman (MN).

Opportunistic BushCo toady, puppet of KKKarl Rove.

[newyawker99]

84. Guiliani and Pataki......'nuf said.

:puke:

[Me.]

94. Ditto eom

[SiouxJ]

85. Renzi is also one of DeLay's guys and he has something like 12 kids!

He once responded to a letter I wrote him with something like, "as the father of 12 children . . ." It might have been 14, I can't remember and he seems to keep that info a secret in public. I never heard about it during his campaign; only found out about it when I wrote him. He definitely has a Catholic agenda:

"His later endeavors include Renzi and Co., an insurance company designed to help nonprofit organizations. Today, it insures almost all the Crisis Pregnancy Centers in the United States and Canada. The centers counsel pregnant women against having abortions."
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/elections/2004/candidates/22615/

Here's the info connecting him to DeLay:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/usnw/20051011/pl_usnw/new_data26_congressmen_bought_out_by_rep__delay__says_campaign_for_america_sfuture__reps__caught_in_delay_s_web_of_corruption_u


Oh, he's also rumored to be having an affair with our buddy Katherine Harris: http://bagnewsnotes.typepad.com/bagnews/2004/10/emstronga_show_.html


on edit: I wouldn't call him a Zonie (though he was born here), he's mostly referred to as a carpetbagger by way of Virginia.

[nonconformist]

87. Oh wow, I live in Kentucky

Fletcher, McConnell, Bunning... need I go on?

[ultraist]

90. Jesse Helms, hands down. Thank God he's retired now. n/t

[mopinko]

91. rahm emmanuel

for trying to push christine cegalis out of the way for a party hack, while manzullo has not oppoenent just 2 districts over from the head of the dccc.

[nvliberal]

96. Representative Jim Gibbons of Nevada, by a mile.

Every time he opens his mouth it seems something stupid spills out.

The problem is he could very well be governor next year, and I do not like the possibility his opponent could be Henderson mayor Jim GIBSON.

A Gibbons/Gibson contest is a nightmare waiting to happen because of their names being almost identical. I hope Gibson is defeated in the primaries.

[stop the bleeding]

101. Florida - K. Harris, and all the fucking rednecks who voted for shrub

:argh:

[liberalnurse]

105. Ohio has so many to choose from.....

but here are a few familiar anal meatus's....

Bob Taft

Ken Blackwell......



:spank:

[Scout1071]

108. Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback. Nuff said. n/t

[Generator]

109. Oregon had the lovely Senator Bob Packwood

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Packwood

Forced to resign for sexual harrasment.

Recently we have had the outing of the scandal of former mayor, governor and Washington transportation secretary Neil Goldschimdt for having sex with a 14 year old girl.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neil_Goldschmidt


Don't even ASK about our basketball team.


Currently we have a scandal involving a Dem in the state congress who was run over by her jealous boyfriend's girlfriend (he's the janitor at the capitol) and she was arrested for having METH in her car.

[globalvillage]

110. Pennsylvania.

'nuff said.

:-(

[arwalden]

111. Congressman Roscoe Bartlett (Maryland) Vincent Price's Twin Brother!!

http://www.bartlett.house.gov/

A creepy anti-gay bigot.

[Jade Fox]

113. Wasn't Vincent Price gay? n/t

[arwalden]

118. I Do Not Know. And Just To Be Clear... Bartlett Wasn't Really Price's Twin

... he just has that creepy Vincent-Price look. High hairline, thin drawn face, high cheekbones, crooked teeth, sunken eyes.

I really hadn't heard (or even wondered for that matter) about Vincent Price's sexuality. I suppose it's possible, but I also suppose that if there were any truth to it, that many in the gay community would have eagerly clamored to "claim" him as one of our own. If such a thing has happened, then I'm completely unaware of it.

[SammyBlue]

151. He was married (so was Rock Hudson, I know) but Price was

a true lefty. And, in my opinion, a very under-rated actor. His ability turned crap B horror into classics.

[lpbk2713]

112. Embarrassments? --- Here's a twosome that is hard to outdo

Tweedle-dum and Tweedle-dummer.


What did we do that was so wrong to deserve such a fate?

[Gormy Cuss]

114. After the Goobernator

I'd have to say
Congressman Richard Pombo (CA-11), chair of the House Resources committee.

He is working to overturn the Endangered Species Act and gut just about all Federal environmental safeguards. He recently had the clever idea to sell off 15 minor National Parks sites.

www.votepomboout.org

[Blue_In_AK]

116. Ted Stevens and Don Young for obvious reasons...

not to mention our governor, Frank Murkowski. All a bunch of greedy, porky, typical Republicans.

[MarsThe Cat]

117. Rod Blagojevich and Richard M Daley

make me embarrassed to be a democrat in Illinois.

[Rowdyboy]

121. Mississippi is easy....Trent Lott and Haley Barbour!

[ThomWV]

122. Shelly Moore Capitoe

Wasteful piece of shit, daughter of a Republican Governor and one time Prison inmate, both in West Virginia. She is our only piece of shit Republican. Other than here we have two very good Senators (Byrd and Rockefeller) and another not-worth-a-shit Congressmen.

[LaurenG]

124. Do I only get two?

That is so unfair, I think Ohioans should get a lot more. Should I choose the Governor or his side kick Noe. Should it be coin gate or voter gate? Blackwell or my own shilly Chabot. It's too hard to say, it's all embarrassing here. (takes deep breath)

[Media_Lies_Daily]

127. Alabama: Riley and Sessions. Nothing more needs to be said.

[omega minimo]

134. "This prick is stone aged stupid"

[WritingIsMyReligion]

137. I'm thinking...I'm thinking...

Anyone want to give me a leg up with Maine? I KNOW we've had some shitheads (hell, every state has), but their names elude me...

On edit:

Well, there IS that guy at the top of the Christian Coalition of Maine... Micheal Heath. :puke:

What a shithead he is. (Pretty much everyone in the CCoME is a shithead, though... their website makes me PUKE.)

[CTyankee]

138. In CT it has to be Phil Giordano

who is mercifully behind bars. He was the mayor of Waterbury, CT and ran on the repubican ticket against Joe Lieberman a few years back. He was being wiretapped by the FBI under suspicion of mob activities, but they also overheard him arranging with a drug addict the delivery of her two little nieces to his office to have them fellate him. They locked him up right away and he hasn't been seen yet. Hopefully, he is now some Bubba's bitch and the karma keeps on coming!

[tallahasseedem]

139. I live in Florida.

I dont even know where to begin.

[hedgehog]

141. The Democrat Party

In NYC, it seems to consist of rich insiders having fights with each other. Upstate, there is no party. It's not uncommon in town and county races to see the same name on the Republican, Democrat and Conservative lines. In fact, it's not uncommon to see two Republicans fighting it out in the primary for the spot on the Democrat line! Meanwhile, good candidates are shot down time after time by other Democrats!

[WinkyDink]

145. SANTORUM!!!

Arf! Arf!

[tibbir]

146. You may be able to tell from my avatar that

number one wasn't born here but he pretends like he's from here, our "esteemed" asshole president.

The other would have to be his right hand jerk butt in the House who will be spending a lot more time down here with a cellmate named Big Guy than back in Washington after Ronnie Earle has his way with him.

[Canadian Socialist]

147. May I add some Albertan embarrassments?

If I may be so bold.
1. Solicitor General of Alberta decrees that all the colour TVs in the lockups must be swapped over for Black and White TVs, even though the inmates, themselves, paid for the colour tvs. One little glitch. After all the colour ones were removed, the Solicitor Generals department had to reinstall them because they COULD NOT FIND ANY B/W TVs. Wonder how much that little effort cost the taxpayers.

2. Just last week, the SG decided that no caffeine/no sugar for inmates. King Ralph (the premier) put a kibosh on that real quick. Seemed just a tad mean spirited, don't you think?

3. BSE... shot shovel and shut-up. Said by Ralph. Out loud. What a moran.

I could go on, but I have to finish my laundry.

[butterfly77]

149. Fat ass

beady eyed John Engler

[Eugene]

150. Massachusetts - Mitt Romney and Paul Cellucci

1. Governor Mitt Romney

Mittens travels the country to bash his (adopted) state.
He even hired a joke writer to come up the the put-downs.
Now he's trying to curry favor with conservatives nationally
by trying to advance a right wing agenda at home.
He is a complete zero.

2. Argeo Paul Cellucci, former Governor

As Dubya's ambassador to Canada, he repeatedly made a fool of himself.

Honorable mention: Jane Swift

[Stinky The Clown]

153. And Maryland Begat Marvin Mandell and Spiro Agnew

I think The University of Maryland had a major in political corruption back then!

[Oldtimeralso]

154. Illinois' top two

1:Denny H. the rassalin coach and speaker of the house.
2: George (I sold some many CDLs that people are dyin') Ryan

[Hardrada]

159. Iowa has three great schmucks you've all heard about:

Charles Grassley (good old boy senator-for-life reactionary)Senator
Jim Nussle (R-Greasepatch),(Mr. Paper Bag sleezy phony who dumped his first wife and autistic child to espouse his secretary)Congresspersona non grata
Congressdork Steve King (R-Waffen SS), this is easily the most fascist person Iowa has ever had in congress. Staunch vocal admirer of Joe Mccarthy!!

[Raine]

161. I live in California

nuff said! x(

[Giant Robot]

162. Michigan here

John Engler, our former Governor. And if I have to explain, then you wouldn't understand.

[teamster633]

163. And the nominees from the State of New Hampshire:

William Loeb
---fascist former editor of the Manchester Union Leader and self-described king-maker due to our unexplainable and undeserved position of having the first-in-the-nation presidential primaries

Mel Thompson
---crazed former governor who thought the NH National Guard should have nuclear weapons

John H. Sununu
---former Chief of Staff for George I and living proof that intelligence doesn't equal competence