Migden's Meltdown

by Be_Devine [courtesy of Calitics - Front Page]

The buzz in San Jose is all about Carole Migden's meltdown yesterday at the CDP Convention. She was giving a speech at the Women's Caucus and became upset when she saw people handing out copies of press releases from the FPPC's recent $9 million fine against her. She began screaming and, not unlike Carole at most events, speaking loudly but incoherently. She attempted to lead the crowd in a chant (directed at Mark Leno) of "Shame on You, Shame on You!" Not exactly understanding what Mark Leno should be shameful about (he didn't break the law hundreds of times), nobody in the crowd followed her lead. So she was standing there, alone, chanting.

Visibly upset about not being able to "Lead," Carole became even more belligerent. She pointed out a group of male and female supporters holding Mark Leno signs, and screamed "I mean, are those women or big fat men." The crowd literally booed her off the stage using her only mantra of "Shame on you, Shame on you!!"

Now we all know that Carole often has lapses in sanity. But for her to attack people based not only on their gender, but also on their weight, is disgusting. It is an insensitive, transphobic comment that shows just how desperate Carole has become.