It smells kinda porky in here
CAGW Blog has a pretty funny story:
S.C. Gov. Mark Sanford brought live pigs into the House chamber to make a point about pork barrel spending. Sanford showed up at the state house doors with a piglet under each arm. The pigs are named “Pork” and “Barrel.”
The stunt sparked a bipartisan firestorm. “Insulting” and “childish,” said House Speaker David Wilkins (R). “This is beneath the dignity of the Governor’s Office, and I am embarrassed for him.”
Gov. Sanford had the courage to veto huge amounts of pork in the state’s budget, but the House breezed through 106 budget vetoes with little or no debate.
Adding insult to injury, one of the pigs promptly defecated on the marble floor of House.
Sweet.
May 28th, 2004 at 8:38 pm
I want my baby-back, baby-back, baby-back, baby-back…
May 28th, 2004 at 8:42 pm
Nothing like a good “pigs and politics” story. You made me have to post one.
May 28th, 2004 at 4:46 pm
Pork and Barrel
Governor Sanford brings “Pork” and “Barrel” piglets to the State House doors.