To: jhild who wrote (12575 ) 9/17/1998 5:00:00 PM From: DScottD Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 71178
It's going to get very ugly between now and the first Tuesday in November. I can see the debates now. Demo.: What about that affair you had with the cleaning lady back in '68? Repub.: I have fully admitted that indiscretion and I appeal to my constituents to forgive me as my wife did at the time. What about these pictures an anonymous supporter of mine has of you and a young woman who we have established was your wife's hair dresser in front of this motel from 1971? Moderator: Let me remind you both that you agreed at the outset to stick to the issues during this debate. Mr. Demo, what is your position on Social Security reform? Demo.: I believe that Social Security must be reformed to preserve the benefits of the system for future generations, such as the child out of wedlock my opponent fathered with his secretary in 1975. Repub.: If I may respond, I too am a strong believer in preserving our Social Security system, especially for baby boomers such as that movie theater usher you bedded in 1969 while your wife was smoking dope and cavorting nude at Woodstock. Moderator: Gentlemen, please. The issues. Mr. Repub., your position on women's right to choose. Repub.: As you know, I have been a staunch right to lifer my entire career, unlike my opponent. In fact, I have obtained a copy of a cancelled check of my opponent from October of 1974 payable to, hold on, let me put on my reading glasses, yes here it is, a Dr. Smith of Anytown in our state, a well known abortion doctor. Demo.: That is entirely uncalled for. Why, if I remember correctly, that check was written to settle a debt from a golf game. We played for big money in those days, you know. With respect to the issue on the table, I have always been a strong defender of women's right to choose. In fact, when your daughter called my office last year to ask for a referral to a family planning clinic, my staff was more than happy to help her out. How is her rehab going, by the way. Repub.: That is no one's business but my family's. How dare you divulge something so private. Moderator: I'm afraid we only have time left for closing statements. Mr. Demo., you are first. One minute please. Demo.: I stand behind my proud record of achievement. Unlike my opponent, I have never fathered a child out of wedlock. While I admit I have strayed at times, I believe the people of this district are seeking someone who knows the needs of this area and will stand up for them in Washington. I am that person. Do you want someone like me, or a hypocrite like Mr. Repub. who has fathered children out of wedlock and who's daughter is so scared to approach him about difficult questions that she comes crying to me for help. You can get this scoundrel out of office by voting for me in November. Repub.: How can you trust someone who has a wife who can't keep her clothes on in public. Golf bet? Right. The people of this district demand a leader like me. Someone you can trust. Why, my opponent didn't even vote to impeach the President. Demo.: Wait a minute. I'm a state senator for pete's sake. That's not something we even vote on. Repub.: You see, he admits it. I wasn't afraid to cast my impeachment vote and I would do it again. Sure, I'm not perfect, but who is? I will say this, I have never inserted a cigar up Moderator: I'm sorry, our time is up. Thank you and good evening.