The Great Political Bozo Face-Off

Clayton Williams, the Republican nominee for Texas Governor accused of sexism, and Gus Savage, the Chicago Democratic Congressman accused of anti-Semitism (see NATION), are battling for the title of most outrageous politician. How do they stack up?

SEXUAL VIOLENCE

WILLIAMS

Comparing bad weather to rape: "If it's inevitable, just relax and enjoy it."

SAVAGE

Accosting a Peace Corps worker in Zaire, according to her: "You are my date. There are rewards to people who give their all to the movement."

RESPONSE TO CRITICISM

WILLIAMS

"There's barnyard language, and you came to the barn. It's just a joke."

SAVAGE

"Are you still...

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