Donald Trump is much like the four-term governor of Louisiana, Edwin “Fast Eddie” Edwards (d. 2021): flamboyant and widely popular, despite a proven reputation for corruption, a teetotaler and nonsmoker, thrice-married and a chronic letch.
Trump’s blind, obsessive quest for reelection parallels Edwards’ insistence that only death could prevent him running for reelection in 1983. And Trump’s brag that if he shot someone dead on Fifth Avenue it wouldn’t faze his supporters recalls Edwards’ boast that he couldn’t lose in ’83 unless “caught in bed with either a dead girl or a live boy.”
Trump, of course, is a felon many times over; Edwards was the subject of 22 jury investigations and two trials, and was a federal prison inmate for eight years.
And get this corker: When Edwards ran for reelection in 1991, his supporters’ bumper stickers read: “Vote for the crook: It’s important.”
Trump’s abettors should be so barefaced.
William LaRochelle, Lewiston
Send questions/comments to the editors.
We invite you to add your comments. We encourage a thoughtful exchange of ideas and information on this website. By joining the conversation, you are agreeing to our commenting policy and terms of use. More information is found on our FAQs. You can modify your screen name here.
Comments are managed by our staff during regular business hours Monday through Friday as well as limited hours on Saturday and Sunday. Comments held for moderation outside of those hours may take longer to approve.
Join the Conversation
Please sign into your Sun Journal account to participate in conversations below. If you do not have an account, you can register or subscribe. Questions? Please see our FAQs.