NPR: Linkfest: Romanian Village Elects Dead Mayor

Linkfest: Romanian Village Elects Dead Mayor

The residents of a Romanian village voted in a dead man as their mayor Sunday, choosing him over his living opponent. The candidate died of liver disease shortly after voting began -- but still won by a margin of 23 votes.

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Caitlin Kenney

6:19 AM ET | 06-17-2008 | permalink

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Sounds like the perfect politician!

Sent by Dan | 11:14 AM ET | 06-18-2008

It seems only fair that the dead get elected. Back home in Chicago, they've voted the straight party ticket for so long, it's about time they got one of their own in office.

Sent by Matthew C. Scallon | 1:15 PM ET | 06-18-2008

Hey, look on the bright side - John Ashcroft *finally* has someone he can commisserate with! :P

Sent by Kasreyn | 8:50 AM ET | 06-19-2008

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