The Week contest: Santos reboot
This week's question: Expelled from the House for a litany of lies and alleged scams, former Rep. George Santos has announced plans to run for another New York congressional seat. In seven or fewer words, come up with a campaign slogan that Santos could use to explain the benefits of sending a serial huckster to Congress.
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THE WINNER: Reduce local crime: Send me to Washington.
Daniel Hicks, Randolph, Massachusetts
SECOND PLACE: Let my imagination work for you!
Carol J. Giesey, Hanover, Pennsylvania
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THIRD PLACE: The truth hurts, so elect George Santos!
Rick Torrence, The Village, Oklahoma
HONORABLE MENTIONS:
“Our best lies still days ahead.”
John R. Bregoli, Braintree, Massachusetts
“The devil you know”
Kenneth Burgan, Grass Valley, California
“The best man for the (snow) job”
Patty Oberhausen, Fort Wayne, Indiana
“Yes, we con!”
Bruce Carlson, Alexandria, Va.
“At least you know what you’re getting.”
Ken Kellam III, Dallas, Texas
“Return swamp creature to his habitat!”
David Levy, Orono, Maine
“The grift that keeps on giving.”
John Holler, Buffalo, Minnesota
“‘Cause you can’t handle the truth.”
Terry L. Bubb, Goodlettsville, Tennessee
“Really, I have nothing else to hide.”
Joy Beth Ligon, Niceville, Florida
“Don’t make me run for the Senate.”
Len Rosen, Wilmington, Delaware
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