Ass Clown of the Year Voting Update

Good morning, Dear Readers!

Just a quick update on the progress of the voting for the

2019 Ass Clown of the Year

Combining the results received in comments on the blog, e-mails, Facebook and Twitter comments, and direct contacts, the results so far are:

1. Senator Mitch McConnell (R, KY), with 158 votes;
2. Senator Lindsey Graham (R, SC), with 28 votes;
3. Representative Jim Jordan (R, OH-4), with 25 votes;
4. Representative Louie Gohmert (R, TX-1), with 17 votes; and,
5. Vice President Mike Pence, with 5 votes.

Other minor vote totals include:

2 for Der Furor, also known as #IMPOTUS. As a lifetime award winner, he's not eligible, but deserves condemnation anyhow;

One for each biweekly award winner in the course of the year (already included in the totals for McConnell, Graham, and Pence); and

One each for "The Entire GOP" (already included in the totals for McConnell, Graham, and Pence).

If you need a recap of the rules, check here.

The clock is running down on your opportunities to vote, so don't delay - make your voice heard! Voting ends at 11:59 PM on New Year's Eve, and the winner will be announced on New Year's Day.

Vote early, vote often!

Have a good day and a wonderful Christmas (or seasonal holiday of your choice). Check back tomorrow for my traditional Christmas post. More thoughts then.

Bilbo