National Journal.com

nationaljournal.com > Hotline On Call

What About Aunt Bea?

Andy Griffith, all-American TV legend and native of Mt. Airy, NC, recently endorsed LG Beverly Perdue for NC GOV. Starting 4/23, the two started appearing together in the following ad:

Defending her position to air the controversial ad linking Perdue to Rev. Jeremiah Wright and Barack Obama, NC GOP Chair Linda Daves stated: "This ad presents a question of patriotism and judgment. It is entirely appropriate for voters to evaluate candidates based on their past associations."

In response, NC Dem Chair Jerry Meek told the AP: "It's one thing to criticize somebody for associating with somebody else. But to criticize somebody for associating with somebody who associates with somebody else is ludicrous. Where does it end?"

Mayberry, perhaps?

Also, when will Opie (who, incidentally, supports Hillary Clinton) weigh in? (CHRIS BODENNER).

4 Comments

Puke.

I think poor ole Andy confused Bev Perdue with Aunt Bee!

Just this past week, Andy didn't want Miss Ellie to run for City Council! I'm voting for whoever the Darlings are.

Didn't she look like the woman they interviewed on the front porch in Jena, Louisiana?

Truly a "hate-filled" woman!