Who says policy-wonk activists have no sense of humor? The folks at the Lone Star Project, a pro-Democrat group (despite their claim of being a “non-ideological PAC”), have provided a great time-waster for when you get bored at work: The John Cornyn cardboard doll dress-up game.
The LSP says on its Web site that “John Cornyn cloaks himself in predictable conservative rhetoric. An examination of facts, however, shows his words are a paper-thin veneer concealing a voting record supporting runaway deficit spending and long-term federal debt.” They invite you to read their report “detailing Cornyn ignoring red ink and carrying water for failed and irresponsible Republican budgets. Then visit the Lone Star Project’s Cardboard Conservative Clubhouse and give John Cornyn attire appropriate for his record rather than his rhetoric.” When you get there, you’ll see Texas’ junior senator stripped down to his revealing undies (see illustration), with three outfits for you to clothe him, depending on which identity he’s assuming that day: Patriot, cheerleader for Karl Rove, or “Corny, the Republican Leadership Lap Dog.” Have fun! Don’t let the boss catch you.
This article appears in July 20 • 2007.