The similarities between Mayor Melton’s current woes and President Bush’s are striking. George Bush can’t boast the kind of mandate Frank Melton had when he was elected. But both men were solidly backed by a largely white, largely far-to-the-right-of-ordinary conservative group of voters. Both groups are increasingly embarrassed about their vote. Both groups are pretty vocal. Both groups are being ignored by their elected officials. We’ve heard the “I” word regarding both men too.
