Bob Taft, now officially the 'nations worst governator' according to a recent SUSA poll (17% approval, I seem to recall), forced two other state officials to resign over not diclosing getting Free Golf. Mr. Taft, who did too...he'll be quitting about ....mmmm...never. Right.
An Ohio-based basketmaker revealed yesterday that it had paid Gov. Bob Taft's golf fees in September, 2003, but the embattled governor continued to refuse to provide details about that or any other outings he has failed to disclose on his annual financial disclosure statements.
The Newark-based Longaberger Co. filed an amended lobbying statement yesterday, disclosing that it gave Mr. Taft a $125 gift by paying his golf fees on Sept. 12, 2003.
State law requires officeholders to list each source of gifts over $75.
It is a first-degree misdemeanor to knowingly file a false ethics form, with a maximum penalty of six months in jail and/or a $1,000 fine.
Two high-ranking members of Mr. Taft's administration — Randy Fischer, executive director of the Ohio School Facilities Commission, and Ohio Turnpike Commission Executive Director Gino Zomparelli — previously have stepped down from their state posts because they failed to disclose golf outings.
But Mr. Taft has vowed he won't resign.
Ah, Bob. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Please stay there. We're beginning to be big supporters of corrupt republicans, because we appreciate it when our adversaries do the Heavy Lifting for us. It's soooo nice. Remember, when Tom Noe sings, you may get lucky and be able to ask for a cell near Karl and Scooter, You and Ken and Jim can have a five-man circle-jerk and talk about the good ol' days!
Seems to me that there were some more direct allegations of Free Golf with ol' Tom himself at a country club up in Toledo. Well, I'm sure it's all gonna come out in the wash...so to speak.
This court has gone deathly silent, the Cinderella story, outta no where, a former Governor now - about to become the Convict. It looks like a acqu - It's off to the Pen!
I love Golf!
posted by Jo Fish on 07.21.05 at 10:04 PM
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I guess Mr Taft doesn't play strict rules of politics or golf. I'll be he cheats at solitaire, too
posted by: Lurch on 07.22.05 at 08:40 AM [permalink]
We all should thank these wonderful republicans for providing an amazing demonstration of ethics, honesty, and doing the right thing....
...in reverse.
It really does help to have both a "positive" and a "negative" example. Sure, it's hard to find a really, really good positive example, but thanks to the GOP we're well provided for on the negative side. And I think we need to stand up and thank them for the great public service that they're doing by providing such an example.
posted by: Satan luvvs Repugs on 07.22.05 at 01:21 PM [permalink]
