The Politics of Education, In 30 Seconds Flat
In one of Kathleen Brown's television commercials, the Democratic candidate for governor of California assures viewers that as a former school board member, she understands education.
"As governor, I'll fight for schools," she promises.
Not long after the ad's debut this fall, the campaign of Ms. Brown's opponent, Gov. Pete Wilson, faxed reporters this response: "Kathleen Brown has as much credibility as the education candidate as Bart Simpson has...
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