Traficant Draws Cheers at TEA Party

Yes, this is a guy that I would love to be associated with. :evilgrin:



Sept. 14, 2009 6:42 a.m.
By Dan O’Brien
COLUMBIANA, Ohio – If there were any opponents to former congressman James A. Traficant Jr. taking the podium as the key speaker at Saturday’s Tri-County TEA Party at Firestone Park, no one could see or hear them.

Less than two weeks after his release from a federal prison, Traficant swaggered through the crowd, shook hands, embraced old acquaintances and signed autographs for well-wishers, many of whom sported their newly purchased “Welcome Home Jimbo” T-shirts that sold for $15 at a nearby table.

The roughly 800 who gathered at Firestone Park – some sponsors anticipated that as many as 4,000 would show up -- were part of the nationwide TEA (Taxed Enough Already) Party movement organized by groups opposed to the Obama administration, congressional policy and government spending. But it was clear most were there to listen to Traficant’s trademark colorful remarks. He didn’t disappoint as he railed against big government, the Internal Revenue Service, U.S. trade policy and whether he would seek a return to political life.

“I don’t know what I’m going to do,” Traficant said as cheers erupted. “I’ve made a lot of enemies, and if I make one wrong move, they’ll put me back in jail for three more years.” The crowd interrupted with shouts of “President Traficant” and “We’re behind you. Jim.”

I'm sure Ohio is proud of this scuzzbucket.

Where the hell is the pic of Traficant without his rug?

Now that's FUNNY!

:rofl:

And he has ALWAYS been BULL GOOSE LOONEY! He's a thug, and a convicted felon...