The Deplorable Down and Dirty

Those of us who bear the responsibility of keeping the public informed so that representative democracy may flourish in America are waiting quietly for the real dirty stuff to start. When the war of sex accusations breaks out on the campaign trail, we intend to deplore it, at length and in detail.

The moment is approaching. Already, Governor David Beasley of South Carolina, faced with allegations that he had an affair with his former press secretary, has felt the need to deny all at a press conference that featured not only the Governor and his wife but also the press secretary...

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