The Advocate poll.Q: Would you vote for Jim McGreevey James Edward "Jim" McGreevey (born August 6, 1957) is an American Democratic politician. He served as the 52nd Governor of New Jersey from January 15, 2002, until November 15, 2004, when he left office three months after admitting that he had had an extramarital affair with a male for governor or president if you had the opportunity to do so? unsure 9% no 43% yes 48% Note: Table made from pie chart. How readers responded to the Advocate.com poll question featured in the October 10 issue of The Advocate * "He had his chance--let's leave it up to someone else to get involved." * "Absolutely. Listening to his recent interviews, I have been very impressed. He appears to be qualified." * "I think he's a political opportunist op·por·tun·ist n. One who takes advantage of any opportunity to achieve an end, often with no regard for principles or consequences. op who used coming-out to wag the dog in order to deflect from serious political scandals A political scandal is a scandal in which politicians or government officials engage in various illegal, corrupt, or unethical practices. A political scandal can involve the breaking of the nation's laws or plotting to do so. that would have eventually forced him out of office anyway. The man seems disingenuous dis·in·gen·u·ous adj. 1. Not straightforward or candid; insincere or calculating: "an ambitious, disingenuous, philistine, and hypocritical operator, who ... exemplified ... and poll-driven." * Voting for this man in any capacity is voting for a liar. James needs to get counseling and grow up." * "It would be an honor to vote for Mr. McGreevey." * "Sure--how often do you get such an honest politician these days?" * "The man is trying to reinvent re·in·vent tr.v. re·in·vent·ed, re·in·vent·ing, re·in·vents 1. To make over completely: "She reinvented Indian cooking to fit a Western kitchen and a Western larder" himself. He is a total user, a liar, and a cheat. I have no respect for the man." * "I wonder how many of the vehemently opposed to McGreevey have cleaned out their own closets? Would I vote for him? Absolutely." * "He'd be better for the country than the asshole in the White House right now." |
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