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DEL.ICIO.USLost: One governor with GOP markings. Answers to the name of Sonny.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Just finished an odd swap of e-mails with Heather Teilhet, the spokeswoman for Gov. Sonny Perdue.
We were checking out a rumor that the governor had quietly slipped overseas. There’s good hunting in Argentina, so we’re told. Teilhet says Perdue, in fact, is “on personal leave” and will be back tomorrow.
But she didn’t know where the governor was. Didn’t ask him as he walked out the door.
It is difficult to misplace something that big. Governors are usually bulky, hard to overlook, and often loud. Some people have said that, during legislative sessions, they can occasionally be mistaken for furniture. But that is an exaggeration, we think.
In any case, this is a prime example why we need an Amber Alert for chief executives. Whether you’re in Georgia or in a foreign land, if you see a governor wandering around today without a state, please secure him — a plate of barbecue will often hold such creatures in place — and call the state Capitol.
No doubt they’re worried.
Comments
By SharonH
October 3, 2007 1:18 PM | Link to this
Sonny’s missing? And this is a problem because……….????????????
By Mad Druid
October 3, 2007 2:02 PM | Link to this
The guv is absent? Why is this day different than any other?
By Robby
October 3, 2007 2:18 PM | Link to this
I wish more politicians would follow Sonny’s lead and leave alone the reins of government. We’d all be a hell of a lot better off.
By Bill Pearson
October 3, 2007 3:12 PM | Link to this
Maybe his big. fat .eccellency, has gone to buy a used Kia in South Georgia
By Anne Weltner
October 3, 2007 4:16 PM | Link to this
The State of GA just feels lighter when Sonny leaves. If he would leave office permanently, perhaps Ga could regain her promise to its people and recover her high reputation where values and ethics came before money and personal favors.
By Abomi Nation
October 3, 2007 4:50 PM | Link to this
Perdue is with Shirley on one of her government trips.
Perdue is scouting sites for his new Fishin’ Stadium.
Perdue is test flying a new State Patrol helicopter.
Perdue is in Florida negotiating a new land deal.
Perdue is in Hollywood making a guest appearance on “The Biggest Loser.”
Perdue is at the White House begging for more SCHIP money.
Perdue is in Athens coaching the offensive line.