Does the Leopold "scandal" need a name?
Anne Arundel County Executive John R. Leopold is battling sexual harassment allegations, and few will be surprised if more tales of indiscretion emerge, given the chatter that's going on among those in the know.
As yesterday's minor developments show, Leopold is not going to lie back quietly, and is intent on going after those he perceives to be his enemies.
If this is a story with "legs," perhaps it needs a name.
Those "-gate" endings, like grope-gate, or oggle-gate, are pretty trite. One of our devious wag friends is recommending "The Sexexecutive."
We suspect the perfect name is out there. Perhaps you've already thought of it.
If you've got a suggestion, let us know. You could coin a phrase. And in this realm, it may be a coin with some value.
Comments
Since when is it harassment to ask someone for their phone number?
I remember when harassment was two words!
Posted by: Fed Up | May 12, 2009 9:02 AM
Smear-A-Republican-gate?
Posted by: bryanintimonium | May 12, 2009 9:31 AM
How about Leopaw?
OK - let's clean that up and use Leoprobe.
Posted by: Adam Pagnucco | May 12, 2009 9:33 AM
The perfect name is NAACPsetupgate
Posted by: John | May 12, 2009 1:32 PM
David,
I guess it could warrant a name (certainly news worthy) but then again doesn't the Currie, Bromwell, Dixon and the MD rep who assisted an inspection station retain it's license (his name escapes me). Why no naming request for these scandals?
How about a little parity?
Posted by: Waiting for the Sun to Set | May 12, 2009 2:44 PM
I think naming the scandal is over reaching a bit. This guy is still innocent in my eyes until proven guilty by his peers.
Posted by: Carole | May 12, 2009 6:38 PM
It's harrassment when you swing your hand down to your privates and brag like you're too hot to handle.
Posted by: mchris | May 12, 2009 9:46 PM
Leis-Off-Me [gate] (he was a delegate in Hawaii)
He's got you in his Leohold
In all fairness, have any single one of these allegations been upheld? Just one.
When people talked about Martin O'Malley's supposed girlfriends (note, they were disproven), there was barely a peep from the major press.
Posted by: Job | May 13, 2009 9:33 PM
The Leo-Polled Scandal.
Posted by: I have the PERFECT NAME!! | May 22, 2009 5:18 PM