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DEL.ICIO.USSonny Perdue and the prodigal son
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
This interview of state Rep. Larry O’Neal (R-Bonaire), conducted by Travis Fain, appears today in the Macon Telegraph.
The article includes a curious exchange with O’Neal, who is chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, a resident of Gov. Sonny Perdue’s home town — but also, so far as we know, several years older than the governor.
In politics, relationships are shaped by power — not age.
TELEGRAPH: Take us to that last day. You voted against the governor on the budget veto override. What was that like?
O’NEAL: Speaking just for me, that’s one of the toughest votes I’ve ever made in my entire life. I have, almost, unconditional respect for Sonny Perdue and have since he’s been in office. And he’s a great friend and, I think, an outstanding governor. … But I thought that the House version was a responsible budget. I think the separation of powers is important.
TELEGRAPH: Have you talked with the governor since?
O’NEAL: Yes. … It went well. Again, he has not looked at this as a personal vendetta at all with me. He’s a very forgiving individual. But he let me know in no uncertain terms he was disappointed. … It was almost like a good father would say, “I don’t expect you to be perfect, son. I’ll forgive you, but I want you to know I’m not happy with it.”
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By Glenn
May 21, 2007 9:11 AM | Link to this
Next time I see Larry, I’ll be sure and ask: “Who’s your daddy?”
By bugger
May 21, 2007 12:40 PM | Link to this
But he sure as heck wasn’t disappointed in that just-for-him tax break ol’ Larry whipped up for him. What a pig the guvnah is, fattening himself at the public trough.
Hey Mary, that’s what’s a shame.
By Ben
May 21, 2007 7:51 PM | Link to this
Damn Larry, you’ve become quite the grovel artist! It’s one thing to apologize; quite another to cut off your balls and throw yourself prostrate on the Governor’s carpet!