Best Louisiana-related hurricane quote: In 1992, in the middle of Bush/Quayle vs. Clinton/Gore, Second Lady Marilyn Quayle was visiting Louisiana shortly after Hurricane Andrew. She asked if there was “anything we can do to help you all.”
Edwin’s response: “You can withdraw from the race.”
I miss Edwin. I may have to visit him someday.
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05 October | 15:14 | Lupus Noire
I appreciate the comment about Quayle. The same holds true for many officials today. Best thing they could do to help hurricane victims is withdraw from office. Unfortunately power never abdicates willingly.
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