Musgrove blasts GOP leaders at convention
If you had any questions about the political makeup of the 150-plus folks gathered Saturday at Lowery Woodall Auditorium, the applause they gave former Gov. Ronnie Musgrove as he blasted Republican leadership was a pretty good clue.
“Nine years of leadership under the Republicans have netted us this,” began the Democrat, who served as governor from 2000-2004, before offering his list of dubious achievements:
Dead last in the nation in health, infant mortality and K-12 achievement, along with 9 percent unemployment and skyrocketing college tuition.
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5/19/12
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