Calling all wonks
It's time for the annual Scoopies, The Inside Scoops' annual jab-in-the ribs to local politicians.
And, lucky you, we'd love some nominations from our dear readers.
Here is Mark Binker's explanation of what we need:
What are the Scoopies? Inside Scoop’s annual awards, coveted by all, to politicians for outstanding achievement in the political arts.Who is eligible? Anyone in public life from the Triad or with a tenuous but amusing Triad connection.
What’s my role? Basically, we need you to come up with amusing one liners that recall and poke fun at the year in politics.
So get to it, readers. And, for your consideration, here are some early nominations:
The Traffic Jam Jar: Barack Obama. The man’s motorcade was all over this state and he clogged up comings and goings in downtown Greensboro more than once this year.
Second Act Anvil: Don Vaughan. Former City Councilman Don Vaughan was ousted from his seat in 2007. But he’s back baby! This time, Vaughan heads to the state Senate to take Kay Hagan’s place.
The Holy War Hosanna: Elizabeth Dole. Kay Hagan may be “godless,” but she’s got a seat in Congress. Dole takes home recognition as having launched one of the nastiest political ads in the country this campaign season.
The Teflon Man-ager Award: Mitchell Johnson, for managing to keep his job at Greensboro city manager, despite some people's best efforts.
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