Dirty Politics

Who knew that running for County Supervisor of Maricopa could get so dirty?

Meet Ed Hermes.  He's a Democrat running against Republican incumbent Fulton Brock.  He's young, but he's already been the Director of External Affairs for the Arizona Department of Agriculture and part of the Governor's Smart Growth Cabinet.  He's also been endorsed by the police department in Maricopa.  This is what Ed Hermes looks like know:

But this all makes Fulton Brock mad.  He ain't gonna get beat by no stinkin' 24-year-old.  So rather than demonstrate how his experience trumps Hermes' experience, he sends this out,a mailer what has to be one of the funniest political ads I've ever seen (click to enlarge):

First of all, the picture used of Hermes is a 5 year old high school yearbook photo, which clearly makes him look a whole lot younger than he is.  Also, at least according to this blogger (and you have to take it with a grain of salt), Ed does NOT actually live at home with his parents (link to article).

Also, I love how everyone is freaking out about the fact that Hermes was on Room Raiders somehow reflects his ability to lead (especially since years have elapsed since the filming of the episode).  Here's a typical attack on Hermes for being on Room Raiders (link to article).  The best moment?  When the blogger notes that there are gay people on the show.  Yes, Ed Hermes was on a television show that sometimes has gay people on it - oh no!

Are you kidding me?!? 

(By the way, Fulton Brock is also no stranger to being on camera - except only he knew he was on it because he was secretly and illegal filming this board meetings - link to article.)