Yes, I know from first-hand experience sign-stealing is a big part of every local political campaign. But one guy running for office in Mississippi is even more susceptable to the tactic than most.
Yes, a gentleman by the name of Rick James is running for Hattiesburg city council, and has suffered a virtual epidemic of "Chappelle's Show" fans either stealing his signs, or writing "bitch" below the name. Then again, maybe the name recognition will propel him to office, and eventually to Congress- after all, that was the plot of the movie "The Distinguished Gentleman," which starred Charlie Murphy's brother.
Posted by Stephen Silver at April 12, 2005 12:24 AMWell, and it may not have actually provided the margin of victory over Betty Castor, but I'm practically certain there were more than a few Florida voters who thought MEL Martinez was former governor BOB Martinez (no relation).
Posted by: Dave J at April 13, 2005 06:53 PM