If you put this in a novel, the editor would reject it for the symbolism being too heavy-handed.
Estelle Carson, the Denver woman named the “Jefferson County Democrat of the Year,” has been convicted of stealing money from an elderly woman with physical and mental disabilities.
“A Jefferson County jury on Thursday convicted Carson of identity theft and theft from an at-risk person, both felonies, according to Pam Russell, spokeswoman for the district attorney. Carson, 67, is scheduled to be sentenced in December.”
And what was so vitally important that Carson had to steal money from the handicapped?
“Carson, who met the victim last year, wrote three checks from the woman’s account, including one to pay for Carson’s cable, Internet and phone when they were about to be canceled.”
On Carson’s Facebook page, she says that “My president needs four more years.” [Insert your own Obama stealing people’s futures metaphor here.]
A picture of the convicted felon from that page. Note the tie-dye t-shirt.
“C’mon people now/Smile on your brother/Everybody get together/Try to rob one another right now.”
Also from that page (a screen cap in case she takes it down):
Also from her Facebook page: “I am out walking and knocking for GOTV from now until November 6.”
Maybe. The article doesn’t say whether the judge let her out on bail before her sentencing.
(Hat tip: Gateway Pundit.)
