Jim Geraghty, National Review
Glad to see somebody's being held accountable for snooping in Joe the Plumber's records -- Toledo Police Department clerk Julie McConnell faces charges of "gross misconduct" at a disciplinary hearing next week.
I'd urge voters in Ohio to remember this statement from their governor, Ted Strickland:
Democrat Gov. Ted Strickland is satisfied that there are no political overtures to the check on Wurzelbacher, a spokesman said. "Based on what we know to this point, we don't have any reason to believe the information was improperly accessed or disclosed by a state employee," said Keith Dailey, Strickland's press secretary.
Come on, Governor. You were a die-hard Hillary backer. You were the first Democrat to say you wouldn't be Obama's running mate. Don't pretend to be stupid, or bet your political future on the premise that the voters are stupid. They know abuse of power when they see it. |