Republicans Unknowingly Pick 19-Time Jail Inmate to Run...

[Snazzy]

Republicans Unknowingly Pick 19-Time Jail Inmate to Run for Wash. State Auditor
The Associated Press
Published: Aug 7, 2004

TACOMA, Wash. (AP) - Republican leaders in Washington state were happy to have a contender for state auditor when they accepted Will Baker's last-minute offer to challenge a popular Democrat.

They didn't worry too much about who he was or how he spent his time - until they realized a considerable amount of his time was spent in jail.

...

"We didn't check him out," state GOP chairman Chris Vance said. "If I could, I would withdraw the letter putting him on the ballot as the Republican candidate - but it's too late."

...

Baker, a 41-year-old roadside flower salesman and self-styled political activist, has been arrested at least 19 times since 1992, mostly for refusing to stop speaking at Tacoma City Council and Pierce County Council meetings. He was last released from jail less than two months ago.

....

http://ap.tbo.com/ap/breaking/MGBOQ5JGMXD.html

[HamHocks4Kerry]

1. Most of 'em are criminals in some way or another...

this one Republican just happened to serve time. Funny story, though.

[rooboy]

2. Even for a repuke, he sounds over-qualified. n/t

[HamHocks4Kerry]

4. LOL! Good point.

[Robbien]

3. Unknowingly my butt

Law, what law? "I am a Republican and laws do not apply to me and mine."

[fortyfeetunder]

5. For those of you not familiar with Washington state politics

The neo-con Pugs here generally have a recent history of backing serious losers. Like for example their last two gubernatorial candidates were completely hopeless!!! At least they could have had taken some tips from old time Pugs, like Dan Evans and John Spelman. These two did have a level of decency....

The first one, Ellen Craswell, was a born again neocon without any sensible means for a vision as governor. The second one, John Carlson was the imbecile behind I-200 (the alleged "civil rights" initiative originated by Ward Connerly). There was NFW anyone wanted HIM to be governor. This state prides itself on its diversity and Carlson was nothing less than divisive, the smarmy little punk.

So now they can't find ANYONE except a con man to run for auditor. No surprise.

[Ediacara]

6. this is a duplicate of

this thread

[Moderator]

7. Duplicate

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=102&topic_id=734725&mesg_id=734725