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Americans like their presidents strong, serious, and nice-looking, and with a bit of the bad-boy built into them.
If it’s true that a Harvard or Yale Law School
degree is a must on the resume of a president, maybe even more
important as a qualification to elect a president is to know that
there’s a bit of the Blarney in those Americans choose to lead their
country. Americans like to vote for the boy inside the man. Are
American’s in love with Peck’s Bad Boy?
For those of you who don’t know,
Peck's Bad Boy was the fictional star of newspaper stories and books
created by
George W. Peck in the late 1800s. Hennery (or Henry) Peck was a
mischievous boy who loved to play sneaky pranks on others,
especially his father, for the sheer enjoyment of creating havoc.
The stories were a huge hit in their day, and the name Peck's Bad
Boy became a popular term for any incorrigible rule-breaker. George
Peck collected his stories into several books, the most well-known
Peck's Bad Boy and His Pa (1883).
American voters like their
presidents to have an imperfect history even when they say they
don’t. They like their presidents to have a twinkle in their eye
even when the pundits focus on questions such as does Barack Obama
have enough foreign policy experience? Or is McCain a puppet of the
Neocons? When it comes to electing presidents of the United States
naughty is in, perfect is out.
When handsome John F. Kennedy was
seeking the presidency, the man with looks that could have put his image on
the cover of a Harlequin Romance novel, America’s women fantasized
all sorts of things about the relatively young president. I doubt
many of the fantasies had to do with Kennedy sitting across the
table from the Soviet President Nikita Khrushchev. And didn’t they
all love those below the radar rumors of Kennedy’s relationship with
Hollywood bombshell Marilyn Monroe? Of course, no one really wanted
to know the truth about Kennedy’s extracurricular activities; they
just wanted to enjoy the rumors. A little bit of bad-boy enhanced
the image of the future president. Yes, American’s love their rascals.
Lyndon Baines Johnson (LBJ) inherited the presidency
following the assassination of Kennedy and presided over our
government during one of the worst times in the Twentieth Century.
He was the perfect president for the times. LBJ’s image was like
the state he hailed from, Texas-sized. America needed someone bigger
than life and for a time “raw and boisterous” Johnson endeared himself
to voters as a man who worked hard and played hard. Images of him
driving across his Texas ranch in his Texas-sized Cadillac a beer in
hand, his devoted Lady Bird sitting by his side in that ostentatious
symbol of success became the stuff of legends. Jimmy Carter the peanut farmer from Plains, Georgia shocked Americans with his 1976 Playboy Interview with writer Robert Sheer but not because he’d granted an interview to Playboy, but because of what he said in the interview.
“Because
I'm just human and I'm tempted and Christ set some almost impossible
standards for us...I've looked on a lot of
women with lust.” Jimmy Carter, by the way, is the only president to
thus far have granted an interview to Playboy despite the fact that
the shocking interview might have catapulted Carter across the
threshold to the presidency.
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Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 19, 2008 8:44 PM | comment BACKFIRE>> CBS reports Michelle Obama had big influence in BO's Veep pick. If it's not HRC, or Biden, and particularly if he chooses Sibelius, there will be hell to pay. What a stupid bit of info to release to the press. Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 19, 2008 7:43 PM | comment biden denies he's the one>> Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 19, 2008 5:56 PM | comment if biden is the vp what does that say for>> HRC in 2012? Just asking. Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 19, 2008 5:37 PM | comment keep this image in mind>>
Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 19, 2008 3:24 PM | comment LA TIMES/Bloomberg poll prEview>> Not good for BO. The official release of the numbers comes later today. Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 19, 2008 1:30 PM | comment
gore to speak at convention thursday>> Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 19, 2008 12:25 PM | comment SAM NUNN TAKES A DIFFERENT VIEW ON GEORGIA>> A view much more inline with Obama thinking, which makes me think it would be Nunn over Biden since Biden's view is the same as MAC's. Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 19, 2008 12:19 PM | comment On the eve of bo's pick his vp here's a>>
link to a column I wrote Dec. 17, 2007.
It's my take
on Joe Biden then and now. I still think that HRC would be BO's
best pick, but more importantly, the Democratic Party's best
pick for VP. But having covered BO now these many months, I
don't think BO has the sense of self to have a VP of HRC's
magnitude standing beside him. If I'm right, and he doesn't pick
her, his fatal flaw, his ego, will be out there for the world to
see. It will be clear that satisfying his own ego is more
important than winning for himself, his party or his country.
That's no small flaw. Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 19, 2008 9:19 AM | comment halperin hints it's joe>> Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 19, 2008 8:34 AM | comment a hug or a shrug, you decide>> HRC & Judas Bill Richardson stomp 2gether, but how did the ex-friends relate? You decide.
Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 19, 2008 8:15 AM | comment RENDELL: I'm voting for Hrc at denver roll call>> Here we go. This oughta get interestin'. With 28% of Dem Delegates saying they think HRC should be the VP the Convention may actually turn into real theater. LINK Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 18, 2008 7:43 PM | comment speaking to women in n.m. bo said>> “My daughters– I don’t want them to ever confront a situation where they are disadvantaged because of their gender. The thought of it makes my blood boil.” Ha! He didn't stand in the way of HRC being disadvantaged because of her gender during the primaries! Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 18, 2008 3:20 PM | comment if you missed the saddleback forum>> Here's the transcript from cnn LINK Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 18, 2008 2:32 PM | comment on the dem vp pick>> Everyone wants to know who I would pick: So here's my answer: If it ain't Miss Hillary, than it should be Biden. More later. Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 18, 2008 2:26 PM | comment this comment by nancy pelosi struck me>> Speaking at a S.F. fundraiser she called BO "a leader that God has blessed us with at this time." Oh, my, BO is no longer The Anointed One...he's now become THE CHOSEN ONE! Gimme a break! Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 18, 2008 1:12 PM | comment Leon Panette disparges HRC's supporters>> how not to win friends and influence people? Have the man you hired to smooth over differences between BO & HRC's supporters say things such as: There is a sense of entitlement (speaking of HRC supporters) that almost seems inbred. So sayeth BO's surrogate Leon Panetta. And the Obama camp wonders why this problem isn't going away. Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 18, 2008 1:03 PM | comment whispers>> Not Bayh, Dashchle, Clark...LINK Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 18, 2008 11:26 AM | comment MAC CAmp requests meeting with nbc news>> Justifiably upset over Andrea Bitchell's comments (see below) and what is clear bias in general against MAC by NBC News, Rick Davis has sought a meeting with NBC boss Steve Capus. Good luck! Such a discussion didn't help HRC. Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 18, 2008 8:15 AM | comment clinton and richardson: the untold story>> There's an odd silence on the HRC/Richardson combo, with no word of a rift healing & yet they stump together. Odd. Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 17, 2008 11:33 PM | comment the cone of silence debate makes it>> to the front page of the NY Times. Disgusting, low-ball politics from the Obama campaign. Shame, shame, to push such a story. Understandable when you know how bad your candidate performed. And it's just beginning folks. LINK Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 17, 2008 11:21 PM | comment outrageous!!!!!!!!!!!>> Andrea Bitchall all but accuses John McCain of cheating on last night's forum with Pastor Rick, the same idea that is apparently being floated by the Obama camp. Wow! LINK Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 17, 2008 7:03 PM | comment Since sam nunn's name is in the mix for vp>> Here's his bio. LINK Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 17, 2008 5:15 PM | comment is it richardson?>> After Richardson dissed his mentors the Clinton's in favor of BO, and James Carville eviscerated him in the press, suddenly it is announced the BR will help raise funds to retire HRC's debt. Of all people, BR? Now, of all the state's to get to rally behind BO, they send HRC to NM? An attempt to show a healing in the rift between New Mexico's Gov. and HRC so that when he's named VP, she'll look more in line? Just a thought. Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 17, 2008 9:44 AM | comment more on mac>>
He used the forum as an infomercial and I understand why since BO has had so many more public forums and press than he has. But if he says, "My friends" one more time, Oh, annoying! Comparing the two...MAC is clearly the better informed on foreign policy issues. And much more self-assured when it comes to his opinions. If you could put the two together you'd have a perfect president. Alas, you cannot. Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 17, 2008 9:58 PM | comment mac>> Younger looking on camera than one would expect. Leads with his macho side, very kind-hearted (he reminds me of The Scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz in looks and style). Made a point of declaring he would defend Roe vs. Wade...obviously he was playing to the base. He wants to say more about the judiciary. Oh, is going to push that right-wing stuff, too. Let's see. They're back from the break. Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 16, 2008 9:42 PM | comment the saddleback forum>> Not my cup of tea. Warren asks BO, just as I'm writing: "What do you think about people who don't like my asking these questions?" What could Obama say other than it is an important forum. Here's what I think: If such a forum is necessary, then it should be hosted not by only a Christian leader, but should be hosted by a Rabbi, a Priest, etc. Christianity is not this Nation's religion. As to the issues discussed, BO handled them well. He was asked which Supreme Court Justice he would not have appointed, and BO named Clarence Thomas, and basically called the guy dumb...ten points BO. He also handled the abortion question well, and the obvious questions he knew that he would be asked on stem cell, the marriage amendment..., well, you know the drill. Warren is a mensch, and so is BO. They played well together. Let's see how MAC does. Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 16, 2008 8:34 PM | comment why does bo have to name his vp now? Watching the poll numbers is disheartening if you're a Democrat. Now BO's must have Colorado, what was to be an easy win for him, isn't. Polls are showing MAC ahead there. BO needs the BIGGEST pounce out of the convention. He'll have all that attention, the acceptance speech in the bowl...he should wait, announce his VP there, and make it HRC. That would end the contest, shy some horror about BO coming out in Oct. There is no horror to come out on HRC...they're all out. Any other VP he picks, he'll never know what evil lurks no matter the vetting. Seems, under the circumstances, he's a risk taker...no, a true gambler...if at this point he passes HRC up for an unknown. Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 16, 2008 8:21 PM | comment A SUMMER SATURDAY NIGHT SPECIAL>> And a reminder that everything changes and everything remains the same. Thanks for the memories, Marilyn.
Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 16, 2008 6:21 PM | comment joe biden on way to georgia>> Joe Biden Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations committee is flying to Georgia this weekend for a first-hand look at the situation there. LINK Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 16, 2008 4:49 PM | comment oh if it were true>> "Obama's Massive Headfake: HRC 4 VP" LINK Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 16, 2008 4:34 PM | comment it ain't wes clark>> Obama to Gen. Wes Clark: Your Services not needed. LINK Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 16, 2008 4:29 PM | comment over the top?>>
Personally, I think this hurts BO more than it helps him. It reminds the very voters who don't see Obama as American that they don't see him as American. LINK Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 15, 2008 9:35 AM | comment Kwame Kilpatrick is a nightmare for BO>> Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 15, 2008 8:52 AM | comment an interview with wes clark>> smart guy. Definitely VEEP material. link Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 16, 2008 8:22 AM | comment KERRY REMAINS A REAL POSSIBILITY & MISTAKE>> Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 15, 2008 7:05 PM | comment the dem veep list>> Have some fun with this and see what ya think. Out of the not scheduled to speak group only Wes Clarke would make me happy. THe rest are duds! Take heart, schedules are post but they could be smokescreens. Maybe BO will surprise us all in the end and pick you know who. We won't have to wait much longer to know, by the way, if it's ego or substance that was behind BO's pick. LINK Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 15, 2008 3:25 PM | comment ambinder asks why no one believes HRC & BI are getting along>> Because most people agree they are not. If they were, she'd be his Veep Choice, which would have been the decision that was best for the country, if not the personal power of Barack Obama. Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 15, 2008 2:55 PM | comment DID PUTIN MEAN TO GIVE THE REPUBLICAN'S AN OPENING>> Because he did with his move into Georgia, which is already seeming to effect BO's poll numbers. Will GWB wage a strong campaign against BO through by way of Georgia? Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 15, 2008 1:43 PM | comment VICE PRESIDENT GORE?>> Here's one more tease. LINK Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 15, 2008 8:59 AM | comment Quote of the day>> From MAC speaking of his years as a Vietnam POW: "There were many times that I didn't pray for another day and I didn't pray for another hour - I prayed for another minute to keep going." From an interview with the Chicago Tribune. Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 15, 2008 8:45 AM | comment Biden for President>> If BO names Biden it will be the Cheney-Bush model I wrote about some months ago. Biden is the right pick if BO is looking for foreign policy credentials, and someone who will help smooth over the over 50 crowd...and even the HRC crowd. Bayh doesn't have the credentials to do either of those things for BO. The other thing about Biden...he's a bit of a maverick himself, which would be tough competition for MAC. I've marveled at how quiet Biden has been through all of this, he, who is of the school of he says what he means and means what he says. Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 14, 2008 10:12 PM | comment huffpost starting to look like bo's website>> Not just content. i mean LOOK! Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 14, 2008 8:51 PM | comment georgian women journalist gets shot>> Talk about courage under fire!
Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 14, 2008 6:14 PM | comment The big tease>> Everyone is on the list to speak that we know is in the running (except Wes Clarke?)...so you can't guess who the Veep choice is by omission. LLINK Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 14, 2008 5:59 PM | comment Senator SUSAN Collins dishes the dirt on Edwards>> Free live streaming by Ustream Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 14, 2008 5:24 PM | comment evan bayh a neocon?>> You read, you decide. The far-left of the Dem Party will not be happy with him if he is chosen Veep because he voted for the war. here's the scoop. LINK Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 14, 2008 4:43 PM | comment press statement on roll call>> Statement from the Obama and Clinton Press Offices August 14, 2008 Since June, Senators Obama and Clinton have been working together to ensure a Democratic victory this November. They are both committed to winning back the White House and to to ensuring that the voices of all 35 million people who participated in this historic primary election are respected and heard in Denver. To honor and celebrate these voices and votes, both Senator Obama's and Senator Clinton's names will be placed in nomination. “I am convinced that honoring Senator Clinton's historic campaign in this way will help us celebrate this defining moment in our history and bring the party together in a strong united fashion,” said Senator Barack Obama. Senator Obama’s campaign encouraged Senator Clinton's name to be placed in nomination as a show of unity and in recognition of the historic race she ran and the fact that she was the first woman to compete in all of our nation’s primary contests. “With every voice heard and the Party strongly united, we will elect Senator Obama President of the United States and put our nation on the path to peace and prosperity once again,” said Senator Hillary Clinton. Senator Obama and Senator Clinton are looking forward to a convention unified behind Barack Obama as the Party’s nominee and to victory this fall for America. Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 14, 2008 3:27 PM | comment part of hrc's deal>> Her old friends Harry Thomason and Linda Bloodworth-Thomason will produce her introductory video. HRC plays tough and she got what she wanted. You go girl! Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 14, 2008 2:40 PM | comment OBAMA SNUBS>> Rangel, Jesse Jackson, reporters who don't tow the line, ah, but can you blame the great and mighty BO? Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 14, 2008 12:20 PM | comment BREAKING: MUSHARRAFF TO RESIGN>> nyt'S is reporting that the troubled Pakistani leader is about to resign do to opposition. Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 14, 2008 12:03 PM | comment IT'S OFFICIAL HRC'S NAME TO BE PLACED IN NOMINATION>> LINK Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 14, 2008 11:27 AM | comment our pick for dem veep>> If it ain't HRC it should be Joe B. Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 14, 2008 9:56 AM | comment is ambinder working for bo?>> Sure seems that way. As to the reporting on HRC's name being placed in nomination this line sticks out and makes me suspicious: "The Obama campaign had always been open to having her name placed in nomination alongside his." Crap, Bull, etc. BO is watching the polls and saw yesterday's Pew Poll which showed emphatically that HRC's supporters are not moving to BO. It's politics, folks, not an open heart on the part of BO...and, his mouthpiece, Marc Ambinder, is starting to get on my nerves! Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 14, 2008 9:41 AM | comment hard to swallow>> Julia Child as spy?! Read the rest. LINK Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 14, 2008 8:50 AM | comment cartoon of the day>>
Barack's shadow Ms. HRC Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 14, 2008 8:33 AM | comment will he or won't he>> Everyone says Colin Powell will endorse BO, CP remains uncommitted and insists he won't be at the dem convention. The only African-American not endorsing Obama is Condoleezza Rice, and I'm sure she would if she could. So, what's the big surprise? Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 13, 2008 8:28 PM | comment mac open to pro-choice running mate>> As I've written before, that could be a game changer for many moderate Dems not satisfied with Obama. On the other hand PEW Poll shows some evangelicals are voting Obama. It's a crazy cycle! LINK Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 13, 2008 8:20 PM | comment NOW THERE ARE 10 Speakers Tuesday night>> The Tuesday lineup will also include Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius, Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano, Governors Ted Strickland of Ohio and Ed Rendell of Pennsylvania, Senator Bob Casey, Jr. of Pennsylvania and Governor Deval Patrick of Massachusetts, Governor Brian Schweitzer of Montana and Federico Peña, former Mayor of Denver and Secretary of both Energy and Transportation...not to mention Hillary and keynote Warner. That's all I'm gonna say. Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 13, 2008 6:45 PM | comment Bill Gwatney, Arkansas Democratic Chairman, Dies After Shooting>> Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 13, 2008 5:26 PM | comment SHOOTING AT DEM PARTY HEADQUARTERS>> Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 13, 2008 3:40 PM | comment file this under the headline>> The Audacity of Rope-A-Dope! LINK Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 13, 2008 2:12 PM | comment WHERE O WHERE IS JOE BIDEN?>> practicing keeping his mouth shut? Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 13, 2008 1:54 PM | comment WAREHOUSE GITMO FOR DEM PROTESTERS>>
Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 13, 2008 1:06 PM | comment SEX, MORE LIES & VIDEOTAPE>> You knew there would be more to this story. LINK Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 13, 2008 8:29 AM | comment DEBUNKED>> Rev. Wright October surprise. LINK Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 13, 2008 8:26 AM | comment and on the other hand evan bayh>> Who comes with much controversy as he voted FOR the war. LINK Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 13, 2008 8:22 AM | ccomment wes clarke veep?>> Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 13, 2008 8:14 AM | comment DEMS KEYNOTE SPEAKER?>> Smart, effective, well-liked and a rising star of the Dem Party. Oddly, not a "celebrity," and poor guy, his voice will be drowned out as he finds himself in competition with the likes of HRC & The Anointed One. By the way, where is Al Gore? Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 13, 2008 8:10 AM | comment Rev. Wright Plans October Surprise>> He will be traveling promoting his new book certain to give BO a massive headache. Can't wait to read this one. LINK Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 12, 2008 9:29 PM | comment MAC'S ATTACK DOG LIEBERMAN>> "Obama hasn't always put country first." LINK Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 12, 2008 8:58 PM | comment Hagel to sit this one out>> No endorsement & he won't attend either convention. LINK Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 12, 2008 8:47 PM | comment THE OBAMA GIRLS >> Nancy, Claire & Michelle, will be speaking at the opening of the Dem Convention a nod to them for getting him the nomination. Missing from BO's Bevy of Beauties? Katherine Sibelius. Maybe because she's getting the biggest nod of all...when she becomes Lady Katherine, the VEEP to the Anointed one? Also missing, Donna Brazile. But maybe even he finds her annoying. As I said before, BO sure has a lot of women surrounding him, but only one driving him crazy. That's HRC, and she'll be putting the screws to Lord Obama Tuesday night...and in that respect Hillary wins. Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 12, 2008 8:47 PM | comment Tuesday afternoon diversion>> Must watch!
Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 12, 2008 3:00 PM | comment MAC: Putin Wants to restore the old Russian empire>> Well, I won't argue with him on this one. LINK Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 12, 2008 2:30 PM | comment did BO's camp float a rumor to diffuse clinton backers??>> Today the story changes. HRC is actually NOT the keynote speaker. But that rumor was allowed to float a week before BO's camp said she was not. Gee, I wonder what they're up to? Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 12, 2008 1:39 PM | comment Edward's AFFAIR STARTED EARLIER THAN ADMITTED>> Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 12, 2008 12:38 AM | comment i received this email. interesting>>
"FirstName: osetia Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 12, 2008 11:56 AM | comment WHEN DID ELIZABETH EDWARDS REALLY>> Find out about her husband's affair? They say before he announced his bid for the presidency. How do we know that is true? It makes a difference. JE wanted us to believe that she found out in 2006, but that makes me suspicious. He only told us in the interview what he NEEDED us to think. Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 12, 2008 9:36 AM | comment UPDATE: THE TAPES>> According to Sam Stein at HuffPost, much to do about nothing. Link Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 12, 2008 9:24 AM | comment Everyone is acting surprised that pelosi>> indicated that she's open to off-shore drilling. Nancy Pelosi reads the polls and sees America's changing tide on the issue. She saw it last week. But last week it would have been political suicide for the House to vote for the presidential prospects of BO, who had found himself on the wrong side of the argument, which is why NP stalled the vote. Later, in September, when BO repositions himself on the subject, there will be a vote, and there will be off-shore drilling. Nancy Pelosi is disliked by Dems and Reps. alike, which is one of the reasons Congress' polls remain dismal. She needs to go. BO is right about the need for political change. He, however, is NOT a change candidate. His leader, Nancy Pelosi, is who BO is: a partisan candidate who could care less about America and Americans -- whose patriotism is there only in the sense of what it can do for him and his gaining power. If this were not true, NP would have allowed that vote before the August recess, and BO would have insisted upon it considering the devastating effect the oil situation is having on Mr. and Mrs. American. LINK Posted by: Halli Casser-Jayne | August 12, 2008 9:12 AM | comment EDWARDS took mistress on his presidential announcement tour>> Doesn't get any sleazier than this! LINK | |||
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