Love this quote: Akron, Ohio Auditor candidate

[liberal N proud]

Sykes, a state representative and former member of Akron City Council, pledged to be "an independent voice to ensure accountability and make sure taxpayers get their money's worth."

She then left supporters howling and onlookers gasping by uttering what may prove to be the campaign's most memorable quip.

"We knew that Bob Ney was a crook when he left Ohio . . . but we sent our problem to Congress. . . . We knew Paul Jones was a crook when he left Columbus" to become mayor of Ravenna, Sykes told a news conference.

"They can sue me if they like. I'm 50 years old. I'm going through menopause, and I can handle it.
http://www.cleveland.com/ohio/plaindealer/index.ssf?/base/news/1138181596163710.xml&coll=2&thispage=1

[electron_blue]

1. LOL!!

[NEOBuckeye]

2. She doesn't mince words, does she? n/t

[zbdent]

3. There may be a ray of hope in the Piss-poor Pee Dee

I just read today that Alex "Yessir, Mr. Bush, I'll make sure that the editors don't endorse John Kerry" Machaskee is going to retire (probably to become a lobbyist).

Check it out:

http://www.freetimes.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=3005&POSTNUKESID=6627bba105d4d8c6de92f2774c556f52