Say it ain't Joe
A month ago I received an email from the Charlie Melancon (D-LA 3) for Congress campaign. They were excited, and wrote:
Melancon for Congress has the momentum. Polls show us with a commanding 37 point lead over our challenger and we show no signs of stopping. Your donation of $25, $50, $250, or $1000 will help us hit the mark. Thank you for your continued support. The Melancon Meauxmentum is growing!Then, a few weeks later, the campaign issues this press release:
Meauxmentum Continues as Melancon Posts Top Fundraising Quarter in the Country among Democratic Incumbents
So, "Meauxmentum" wasn't a typo or a one-time accident. The Melancon campaign apparently likes the word. They think it's cute, catchy and Cajun. In fact, they've cornered the market on the word's political usage. And I'm sure Joe would approve of it, as well.
Ahem.
In lieu of a contribution, I will offer the Melancon campaign some free political advice: under no circumstances use the word "Meauxmentum" ever again. Totally disregard it. Never bring it up. Pretend the word never existed in the first place. Laugh it off and change the subject.
Or, expressed as an analogy--
President Bush:LA Wetlands::Charlie Melancon 2006:"Meauxmentum"
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