By Clay Jones
POLITICAL CARTOONIST
Fredericksburg City Schools had a tough summer (well, the School Board did, anyway), but there were some good things this year, like the opening of two new schools. What could possibly go wrong? Well, when the new U.S. Education Secretary’s experience for the job is being able to distinguish a Camel Clutch from a Cobra Clutch, and her idea of a towering academic intellectual is Hulk Hogan, a lot. Yes, the Trump Administration specializes in hiring — how should I put this kindly — less-than-smart people to lead federal agencies. So rather than ‘rassling’ with serious education issues, we spend our time banning every book with a black face on it and having freak outs about bathrooms. Yeah, that’s gonna make America great. Just ask Clay Jones.
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The Republican brand has never been more popular in Fredericksburg! Clay, I hope you’ll help distribute GOP sample ballots on behalf of Matt Kelly and the other Republicans running for City Council!