There's nothing like the exposure of a political campaign when it comes to helping the public take someone's measure. Case in point: Leslie Crocker Snyder, candidate for Manhattan district attorney.
The pressure of the primary appears to be getting to her. Suddenly, she has gone negative on rival Cy Vance in terms that are personal and hilariously over the top.
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[1] http://www.nydailynews.com/opinions/2009/08/31/2009-08-31_leslie_lets_loose.html