Gubernatorial Candidate Hits A Snag

Rhode Island voters have expressed dismay over Frank Caprio’s “shove it” comment after failing to fain an endorsement from President Obama. The Democratic candidate is seen as losing ground to his independent opponent.



                Pulling Back

It appears Rhode Island’s candidate
Is in a bit of trouble;
His reaction to the President
May burst his political bubble.

Since Obama withheld endorsement
And Frank said he can shove it,
The candidate is losing ground
And can’t seem to rise above it.

In an era when most candidates
Are at each other’s throats,
Rhode Island’s would-be Governor
May have lost a ton of votes.

Lashing out when one’s upset
Can be seen as less than wise.
Rhode Islanders say they may vote
For one of the other guys.

 
©  2010  Jim Gordon

United Nations Bugged

Bedbugs have been found in furniture at the U.N. Officials have removed the furniture to be fumigated.




   Bugging Diplomats

The word out of Gotham
Is the bedbugs are spreading.
They’re no longer confined
To such things as bedding.

Especially trained dogs
Have found them again;
This time they’ve invaded
(Would you believe) the U.N.

The reddish brown critter
Can make some folks swoon;
And officials have promised
They won’t declare it immune.

 
©  2010  Jim Gordon

TV Chef Pleads To Charges

Juan-Carlos Cruz has pleaded no contest to charges he tried to hire someone to kill his wife. The plea agreement means the TV chef faces up to nine years in prison.




Defense-less

He’ll be out of the kitchen
But may still feel some heat;
The chef faces charges
He won’t try to beat.

So the plea that he’s given
Was the best he could choose.
The law wants some answers
From Chef Juan-Carlos Cruz.

He’s pleaded no contest
To trying to hire
Two men who’d be paid to
Make the chef’s wife expire.

 
©  2010  Jim Gordon

Democratic Candidate tells CIC To “Shove It”

The Democratic candidate for governor or Rhode Island has expressed anger over President Obama’s refusal to endorse him. Earlier, the White House had announced Obama would endorse no one in the race.




          Support This

Frank Caprio’s a Democrat
Who doesn’t feel forsaken
By a presidential snub
That might leave others shaken.

Obama won’t endorse him,
So he’ll try to rise above it.
The candidate has simply said
The president can “shove it.”

 
©  2010  Jim Gordon

Gay Community Unhappy

Gay voters across the country are threatening to withhold support of Democrats on election day. Activists claim on-going discrimination in the workplace and the military.



             Unhappy Returns

The lesbian, transgender, and the gay
Look at Democrats with what’s been called dismay.
As election day approaches close at hand,
These folks are finding pickings rather bland.

Democrats against the GOP
And the Party that identifies with Tea,
Are counting on longstanding gay support
As the party works at holding down the fort.

But gay voters all throughout the nation
Say they still feel much discrimination.
Democrats, some feel, have missed the boat;
And so some folks just may withhold their vote.

 
©  2010  Jim Gordon

Kolb To Quarterback

The Eagles will play Tennessee Sunday with Kevin Kolb as quarterback. Coach Andy Reid won’t discuss Kolb’s role for the remainder of the season.



        Just For Kicks

Kevin likes to quarterback
And that’s where he’s going to be
As the Eagles take the field
When they battle Tennessee.

Come November Seven, though,
Will he be the Eagles’ pick?
Or will he have to go sit down
And lose out to Michael Vick?

Kevin seems quite focused, now;
His mind's locked in on playing.
Has he proved his value yet?
Coach Andy isn’t saying.

 
©  2010  Jim Gordon

Military Gay Ruling On Hold

A federal appeals court has halted, temporarily, an earlier order to accept gays in the military. Gay rights attorneys have been advised to file their challenges by next week.




             Straight Ahead

Gay rights lawyers have been told
The ban on gays is now on hold.
A federal court grants a delay
In allowing troops who claim their gay.
The fight goes on to say 'farewell'
To the policy "don't ask don't tell.


©  2010  Jim Gordon