In John Oliver’s segment “People Who Somehow Got Elected,” Maine’s special Tea Party Governor Paul LePage wins the dubious honor. LePage was not only elected, he was re-elected, causing me to wonder – what’s up, Maine?
The narrator describes winners of this title saying; “These are the people who make us look like f*cking idiots for electing them.” Judging by these standards, LePage is overqualified. Voters in Maine obviously weren’t swayed by LePage’s good looks, charm, or his progressive slant on government. The man is currently setting a galaxy-wide veto record.
LePage’s gaffes are known far and wide…And consist of LePage opening his mouth and letting any thought pour forth. You’ll recognize the racially charged drug-seller rant, in which guys named ‘Smoothy’ impregnate young, white girls before heading back to Connecticut or New York to get more Heroin. LePage probably won hearts and minds by encouraging gun lovers to ‘load up’ and clear the streets of drug dealers, just as Marshal Dillon would do. Everything ‘outside’ is a threat, and immigrants are terrifying! The poor homeless souls are said to carry the ZIKI Fly! It only exists in LePag’e mind – and as you can see, that is a terrifying place.
A generation of voters who appreciate politicians who ‘tell it like it is’ must adore LePage. He will always tell you just what’s on his mind, no matter how horrifying it is.