[StBernard] Politicians

[Westley Annis]

Edwards kept getting elected because believe it or not, he never took from
the state. Don't get me wrong, he got kick backs, but nothing ever came out
of the state coffers- his last term he even refused a paycheck until the
state was debt free. Crook or not, teachers got raises, jobs were made, and
people of low and middle incomes tended to have better times. Like I said,
never said he wasn't shady, but he ALWAYS left the state better finacially
then the way he got it.


Wendy
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Reagrding Jer's statement

"...many good-willing candidates get beat out of the job because their
self-expressions and outward appearances during elections are not-to-par
with seasoned, polished "professional politicians" who have a gift for gab
enough to sell the toughest of Brookly Bridges and insurance to the
handicapped. "

How do you think Edwin Edwards kept getting elected, even though everyone
knew about the things he did ?


Syl