CARTOON: Slick Willy backs Bentley

Editorial cartoonist Scott Stantis weighs in on the Bentley-Mason affair.
Editorial cartoonist Scott Stantis weighs in on the Bentley-Mason affair.

As a proud son of Alabama, I found myself called to draw on the most recent episode of Redneck Governor Theater.

“I did not have sexual relations with that woman, Ms. Lewinsky.” – President Bill Clinton

“I want everyone to know though that I have never had a physical affair with Mrs. Mason.” – Governor Robert Bentley

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