It's maddening, but it also makes for great stories. Until three months ago, I worked in South Florida as an editor and writer, sadly learning that one should assume that the political system is severely flawed. So when this story broke of voting irregularities, I was flooded with both troubling and fond memories. Many Florida voters dwell in a magical kingdom, and I don't mean Disney World. The citizens actually believe the politicians who deny that the political system is corrupt, even after the same politicians are caught and arrested.
Journalists tend to get cynical about such things.
The voters submit themselves to this most appalling behavior and either just shake their heads or laugh. For instance, at the height of the constitutional crisis last week, former Secretary of State Warren Christopher stood up and told everyone that it was a time for confidence in the system. Coffey resigned from that office for biting a stripper, very hard, on the ass. At least it was a female stripper. Coffey surprised many observers by emerging as the lead attorney for the adopted family of Elian Gonzalez, the star of the previous South Florida soap opera to gain international press attention.