At a recent meeting of the Hamilton County Commission, Commissioner Todd Portune wanted to add to the formal record some questions he had written to Tom Gabelman about The Banks project.  However, as Portune tried to make a point about transparency and open government, Commissioner Phil Heimlich decided to blow his nose near the microphone.  Heimlich interrupted Portune on three separate occasions with some rather disgusting and juicy nose blowing.

What should we make of Heimlich’s behavior?  Is this what we expect from an elected leader?

(The video above is hosted through YouTube, and it requires the free Flash Player to view.)

Need we even comment on Heimlich’s absurd behavior?  Listen to the audience laughter after the third blow.  That fact alone demonstrates the showmanship of his immature performance.

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