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To Hillary With Love, Part Deux

We conclude our charitable work on behalf of the untitled Senator from New York state and former first person of the United States.

We conclude our charitable work on behalf of the untitled Senator from New York state and former first person of the United States.

p> DECONSTRUCTING HILLARY br> Re: Harry Pike's recommended title, "You'll Have to Ask My Husband About That," in last Wednesday's To Hillary With Love : /p>

I'm certain that not all of your readers know enough Texas politics to get that one.

In the 20's, the top dog in Texas politics was a rather corrupt governor, "Pa" Ferguson. When things got too hot, he didn't run for reelection -- his wife ran and was elected. All knew he was still in charge. The fun continued, and a pardon scandal soon ensued. The situation was summed up by the following three-liner:

p>Man walking down the street bumps into the governor. br> "Pardon me, madam." br> "You'll have to ask my husband about that." /p> p>All-in-all, a most
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