In memory of Sen. Howell Heflin, D-Ala.

[quaoar]

In 1990 wealthy Republican candidate Bill Cabannis ran against Sen. Heflin.

Heflin referred to his opponent as a "Gucci-clothed, Mercedes-driving, Jacuzzi-soaking, Perrier-drinking, Grey Poupon" Republican.

Still the best line I have ever heard describing a Republican.

Rest in peace, Senator.

[WI_DEM]

1. Judge Heflin was a populist

and very much in the mold of Fritz Hollings of SC.

[The_Casual_Observer]

2. Heflin and Fritz Hollings had the foghorn leghorn bit down

perfectly. They were all time genuine.

[WI_DEM]

3. Heflin once was asked if he ever felt like switching parties

he replied, "Well, I'll put it to you this way, I may not like everything my wife says or does but I'm not going to divorce her and take up with the wench up the street."

[salin]

4. What a great line...

RIP Senator - and thank you.