Wonder Who They Voted For

From yesterday's Austin American-Statesman (via Jo Miller), an accidental but interesting juxtaposition. These are from two separate, unrelated stories.

"Daily struggle to live in worn-out camper"
vs.
"Round Rock mom drives Barbie-themed Hummer"

She has a Geo Metro with a busted fan and brakes that are going bad. "I'm scared to drive it now." The family also has a pickup that isn't running because it needs a starter and a battery.

vs.
Alderman's husband, Joe, keeps a low profile in his unadorned black Mercedes convertible. While the Barbie car was his idea, "I try not to drive it if I can," he said jokingly.