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In the World of Politics: Is everyday turkey day?

by Rhonda J Mangus | November 30, 2008 at 07:38 am

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In the World of Politics: Is everyday turkey day? (former NY Governor Spitzer)

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According to CNN senior political analyst Bill Schneider, it is.

Turkeys are foolish creatures -- overstuffed, noisy and self-important. A lot like the politicians on our list of Turkeys of the Year.

Schneider's "Here they are -- the Top 10 Political Turkeys of 2008", includes former New York Governor Eliot Spitzer, who earned the number one spot on the list. Mr. Spitzer had to resign because of his involvement with a pricy call-girl service.

The former New York Governor is followed by former Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards at number 2. Mr. Edwards, after repeatedly denying an affair published in the tabloids, comes out with a public confession of adultery.

Others who made the list include Senator John McCain, Reverend Jermiah Wright, arrogant auto executives, Alaska Senator Ted Stevens, Senator Elizabeth Dole, United States president elect Barack Obama, Representative Mark Foley, and last, but not least, former New York City Mayor Rudy Guiliani.

Five of the top ten contenders can be viewed in related video to this story here.

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Mary Richard

at 11:43 on November 30th, 2008

Great Post! I agree with all but the Obama one - didn't see the seal though.

Rhonda J Mangus

at 15:15 on November 30th, 2008

Hi Blue Crush! Thanks! The "seal steal" story is very true! Did you watch the video? Schneider does a good job with the top 5 (turkey theme and all:)).

Rhonda J Mangus

at 13:32 on December 1st, 2008

Thank you, Johnny! Unfortunately, I think you are right in that "Elected officials seem to be much the same the world over." I hope you watched the video too! As you know, not one of the auto execs took a commercial air flight-- all private airliners -- let the record show!!!