Stick A Faulk In Him, He’s Done
Posted on September 14, 2008 at 1:01 pmPotential constituent Angelia discusses state Senate candidate Mike Faulk’s alleged affair with a married woman, the fall out and how they handle such things in rural East Tennessee:
Kelli Walker owned her share of this and is shouldering the fallout: folks expected Mike Faulk to do the right thing and take his part. He didn’t. And this creates two big problems for the campaign: (1) It makes him seem like a callous ass, and (2) it raises the question: If Mike Faulk won’t stand accountable for his actions and support the people who are special to him: what can you reasonably expect him to do for you?
So, in light of that, how do you think this story end?
Personally: I predict folks will talk about the school teacher behind her back for a minute and perhaps give her funny looks. School functions w/ the parents might be a little awkward - but she’s tough and she has tenure. So, she’ll be okay. And by the time Christmas break is over, we’ll have moved on to the next town scandal.
As for Faulk, well, his next love interest can just stick a fork in his ass - because I’d say he’s done.
As for Ron Ramsey, before this is all over (and I don’t think it is) he may have to answer some of those McCain/VP type questions, such as “Did you bother to check this guy out before we bet our money on him?” Add to this mess, Rosalind Kurita’s election victory has just been declared invalid, leaving the Speaker possibly down two minions, which could get interesting
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4 Responses to “Stick A Faulk In Him, He’s Done”
I recall a court administrator I worked with in Georgia. It was an elected position. The guy was very likable, smart, innovative and brought the court system up to date, made it efficient, etc. He was elected time after time because he was good at his job. But he was divorced and “dated around.” Sometimes he asked married women out. He asked me twice. I didn’t go. The suburb had a small-town atmosphere. People knew these things about him. I was working with a volunteer group sponsored by the court system, and this guy stood in front of us one time in a training session and said, “I was a terrible husband, but I’m a good court administrator.” And it was true. With Faulk — and keep in mind there is always more than one side to any story — let’s keep our worlds separate and do what’s best for the many in this state. I believe the best thing right now is to get a Republican majority in the state legislature that will support the Republican leadership. I’d vote for Faulk. Good luck, Mike.
I love it when Republicans who rode the “family values” horse to the winner’s circle for the past decade NOW suddenly decide personal ethics don’t really matter as long as a politician can do his/her job.
That’s rich.
Tom, I’m not a Republican; I’m independent.
Problem is Faulk is not owning up to his responsibilty in this matter. He is showing lack of character and much arrogance. By the way I am a republican.