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Wednesday, October 4, 2006
How to tell when a story has legs
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
As if we needed confirmation that the Foley scandal is sinking deep in the grassroots, John Eaves, the Democratic candidate for Fulton County Commission chair, announced Wednesday he’s faxed a letter to Speaker Dennis Hastert calling for his resignation, and challenged his Republican opponent, Lee Morris, to do the same.
“At this time in history, we cannot allow partisan politics to compromise our commitment to lead and protect our children,” Eaves said in a release.
Eaves also called for an “Intern Bill of Rights” for students working in Fulton County government, with a confidential hotline for county interns to report any inappropriate conduct toward them.
If you want something done right…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
One of the many, many things that worries Washington Republicans about this Mark Foley stuff is that it will so disturb Christian conservatives, that they won’t show up to vote on Nov. 7.
So comes Sonny Perdue to the rescue. On Sunday, he goes to the Baptist Vatican. He speaks to the congregation of the Thomas Road Baptist Church in Lynchburg, Va., home to the Rev. Jerry Falwell.
Suggested sermon topic? “Never Mind How They Do It in D.C……”
