Posted on 05/25/2009 10:29:10 AM PDT by chuck_the_tv_out
Democratic Cincinnati City Councilwoman Laketa Cole was pulled over by city police on Wednesday afternoon along with a friend while each was driving their own motorcycle.
WCPO-TV Channel 9 investigated the incident, and found that Cole appeared to attempt to get special treatment to avoid having her friend's motorcycle seized.
The video verion of WCPO's report ultimately notes that Cole and her friend received tickets. But "somehow," the text that is supposed to reflect the content of the video does not.
The station did not mention Cole's Democratic Party affiliation in its report, or in its follow-up when Cole called to defend herself. The Cincinnati Democratic Committee endorsed Cole's reelection bid this November on April 8. The Cincinnati Enquirer's report on the incident also doesn't name Cole's party.
That's bad enough, but when Hamilton County Republican Party chairman Alex Triantafilou issued a press release denouncing Cole's apparent attempts at obtaining favoritism, the Enquirer only identified Triantafilou's party, and not Cole's
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Laketa. Who would have guessed?
I wonder if there is a single Laketa on the entire African Continent? I’d bet not, but it sounds African enough!
I was going to mention something about her hair but then I remembered Don Imus.
It’s a given that when party affiliation of a miscreant is unidentified, it is a rat. If it is a rat claiming privilege, chances are it’s a black female rat.
Laketa represents the Thug caucus in our City.... even they need a voice on City Council!
Police: City Council Member Laketa Cole Gets Into Scuffle
Last Update: 10/27/2007 1:13 am
Cincinnati police say a city council member is both a victim and a suspect after a fight in College Hill last night.
According to a police report, council member Laketa Cole got into a scuffle with another woman Thursday night.
Police say Cole and the other woman, Whitney Fields, both had scratches on their faces.
The police report originally had Cole listed as “Jane Doe” after she asked officers that she remain anonymous.
Neither have been charged.
Cole is running for re-election.
The Perfect Democrat
Laketa?
Who knew the Cincinnati City Council had any Amish women on it?
Nothing like considering yourself above responsibilty for
even a traffic infraction, as well as being an apparent
scofflaw and a legend in your own mind. Which begs the
question: How can such a large ego be transported about
on such a small motorcycle?
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