The Elderberries by Corey Pandolph and Phil Frank and Joe Troise for August 18, 2014
Transcript:
Professor: What's with you, General? Still moping over the election results? General: Groooooan.... yes... Professor: Well... gee! One political party can't win ALL the elections! General: Why not? Professor: All this is just another page in American history, General! General: Don't mention the word "page"! Grooooannnn.....
magicwalnut over 10 years ago
huh?
Retired Dude over 10 years ago
There have been quite a few scandals involving congressmen and senators (of both parties) and congressional pages. Since this strip originally ran in 2006, it probably refers to Florida congressman Mark Foley and his “inappropriate” advances toward former male pages. Foley, a Republican, resigned and was replaced by Tim Mahoney, a Democrat, who later was forced to resign following sexual harassment charges from his congressional interns. He also admitted he placed his mistress on his staff. There are sleazy politicians in both parties.
pschearer Premium Member over 10 years ago
If I recall correctly, they finally did away with Congressional pages altogether. (I could look it up, but it’s easier to wait for someone to correct me.)
Wally Cup Of Joe over 10 years ago
Yet Blarney Frank stayed forever.