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  • Open Mike Duvall - at least he left quietly

    09/15/2009 7:47:37 AM PDT · by SmithL · 2 replies · 355+ views
    San Francisco Chronicle ^ | 9/15/9 | Debra J. Saunders
    Will the sex scandal of former GOP Assemblyman Mike Duvall make a difference for the California GOP? In that Duvall - now known as Spanky - had the good sense to resign 15 hours into the scandal, the answer would be: No. Orange County Republicans are like weeds. Cut off one and another will grow in its place. With any luck, Duvall's replacement will respect the position and not treat the Capitol like a frat house. True, Duvall comes across as another Republican family-values hypocrite - but that's only because he proved to be one. The beefy lawmaker bragged in...
  • Rendell Open Mike 2: What he said about Palin

    12/04/2008 9:31:31 AM PST · by redk · 25 replies · 2,562+ views
    philly.com ^ | Dec. 4, 2008 | By Peter Mucha
    Janet Napolitano wasn't the only female governor Ed Rendell was heard sizing up over an open mike at Tuesday's National Governors Conference. He also opined about Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, praising her "very good political instincts" in a conversation picked up near the podium.