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Friday, November 18, 2011

Aren't There Laws About This? No, But Maybe There Should Be

In an otherwise mildly encouraging news story about Congressman Connie Mack (R-FL) holding a lead over the incumbent, Sen. Nelson (D-FL), I saw this:
Mack, who has served in the House since 2005, initially said he would not challenge Nelson’s reelection. However, the son of a former senator and husband of Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack announced his candidacy after the GOP field thinned.
You are required to be a resident of the state which you represent.  Mary Bono Mack represents California.  Connie Mack represents Florida.  You could almost get the impression that they actually live in D.C.--not in their supposed states of residence.  Otherwise it is a very long distance marriage.

This is really a bad sign that the political class are so distant from the people from whom, in theory, they arise.
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3 comments:

  1. CincinnatusNovember 18, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    Its more hilarious than that ... how do you think Mary Bono got her seat?

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  2. Clayton CramerNovember 18, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    I know. But at least Sonny and her lived in the same state (and presumably the same house).

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  3. Kirk ParkerNovember 20, 2011 at 3:12 AM

    Well, it's like someone said in introducing their Representative: "So-and-so is the person who represents DC to our district".

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