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DEL.ICIO.USSonny’s advice: “Do as I say….”
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
We got a press release from the campaign of Joe Trippon, a candidate for city council in the Houston suburb of Hunter’s Creek Village, about how he’d written over 100 politicians around the country asking for their advice.
Why, you ask, would someone who has so many doors to knock spend their time on such a project? We have no idea, and to tell you the truth we were about to hit the “delete” button when we noticed that Gov. Sonny Perdue was one of 35 who responded to Trippon’s inquiry.
Here’s his advice, which we’re told came in a typed note with a photo:
“Always remember that the reason any person is elected to office is not to better themselves, but rather to better their community. Whether running for governor, mayor or a seat on a city council, the primary objective of any candidate should be to serve others through principle-centered and results-driven leadership.
“Regardless of whether you win or lose your upcoming election, it is your desire to serve others that is of paramount importance and it is that desire that will soundly guide you, now or in the future.”
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By Sam Sludge
May 8, 2007 8:56 AM | Link to this
Hey Sunshine,
Tell us again who you were “serving” in the Oaky Woods scam and tell us who you were “serving” when your personal legislator lawyer, Mr. Larry wrote that $100,000 credit for you into tax law?
Sunshine, are you serious or are you just practicing some new material for your standup comedy routine in the upcoming special session?
By WTF???
May 8, 2007 9:37 AM | Link to this
I wish Sonny would disappear…and take Bush and Cheney with him!!!!!
By Jim Trippon
May 8, 2007 7:19 PM | Link to this
Hi Guys.
Yes, I am the candidate who asked your Governor for campaign advice. Why did I ask? The answer is pretty simple. I have never run for political office before and I want advice from the politicians who have won races in our most important States. (I certainly count Georgia high on that list.)
I am running because I want to bring better representation (and clean out corruption) from my small town in Texas.
Yes (for you skeptics out there) that still happens in God loving, flag waving, small town America. I don’t know a thing about your Governor except that he gave me some pretty sound advice. For that I am thankful to the great State of Georgia!