He'll Probably Be a Better Politician Than Most of the Live Ones

Apparently you don't need a pulse to be a mayor in Tennessee. The "Daily Telegraph" is reporting that Carl Geary was elected as the mayor of Tracy City, Tennessee even though he died last month from a heart attack. Geary collected 285 votes, while the current mayor, Barbara Brock, garnered just 85. Local business owner Chris Rogers explains his vote saying, quote, "I knew he was deceased. I know that sounds stupid, but we wanted someone other than her." He adds, quote, "If he were to run again next week I'd vote for him again." Brock says she's surprised she lost, stating that she thought the town would prefer someone who is planting flowers not "pushing up the daisies."

Geary is remembered as a politician with integrity, but many say the vote was directed against Brock. Being beaten by a dead man has sure sent a clear message to the town's current Council. Ironically, Brock was elected Mayor over a year ago after the incumbent mayor died of a heart attack.