Oct 26 2009
Easley Hearings Begin Today
(Insert Dragnet theme here)
Dum de-dum-dum. Dum de-dum-dum-dummmmm…
Years ago, the State Board of Elections enjoyed a public image of a humdrum vote counter and ballot inspector. But in the past decade, the board has taken the role of dogged investigator that has helped put crooked politicians behind bars.
There’s no telling what, if anything, will emerge from the hearing into the conduct of former Gov. Mike Easley, which starts today.
But one thing is certain, according to political consultant Joe Sinsheimer: The public is guaranteed to get a look behind the curtain at how politics works.
Depending on how this turns out, I may have to replace this picture with that of a sad clown. I can only hope…
Mike Easley
