‘Maryspeak’ Not Loud Enough for Some
It’s nice to know that the double standard and elitism are alive and well in the upper reaches of the Republican Presidential campaign committee.
While calling Bush’s son, “Junior--to his face” may be an act of political courage, Matalin calling her assistant “stud-muffin” might be grounds for a civil suit.
No one seems safe from Mary’s sharp categorizations. The late Lee Atwater’s negative campaign spirit lives on in the Republican psyche.
SELWYN BRENT
Huntington Beach
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