[Jimmy The Fish]

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I knew Roy back in the early 80's when he was County Clerk and I was a local radio reporter. Would describe him then as moderate Republican---fiscal conservative, very moderate on personal morality/liberty issues. Southern Baptist, but not a Bible thumper type. Helluva nice guy actually---and voted for him as he moved up the politcal ladder to higher offices.

Somewhere along the way---he changed. Since I haven't talked to him in close to 20 years (I got out of the news biz in the mid-80's) couldn't even begin to pinpoint when it happened. A living example that power corrupts? Dunno......

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I'd be interested in hearing more about him if you have any interesting stories or anecdotes. PM me if you don't want to hijack this thread.

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I'm guessing that Blunt's views changed around the time that the GOP changed, and the descriptor "moderate" began to take on a negative hue.

As a former resident of Blunt's district, I'd also like to hear any tales of his earlier career that might exist.