Government
The Dumbest Local Politics Scandals of 2011
Forget Congress. For real stupidity in government, look closer to home.
The past year has seen its fair share of ridiculous political scandals at the national level, from the Internet-based sex habits of former congressmen Anthony Weiner and Chris Lee to the overwhelming train wreck that was Herman Cain's unlikely bid for the Republican presidential nomination. But when you really want fantastically stupid examples of politicians behaving badly (and let's face it, we do!), nothing compares to the dimwitted antics of this year's nominees for Outstanding Achievement in Dumb Local Politics Scandals. Without further ado, 2011's pointiest pinheads:
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