Owner of Nevada's Mustang Ranch Wins Local Election

Mustang Ranch owner Lance Gilman
with a pair of prostitutes
(photo: Virginia City News)

In the recent presidential election, Mitt Romney asserted that his business credentials certified him as suitable for consideration as commander-in-chief of the United States. Romney joined New York City mayor Mike Bloomberg, and others, who believe what America needs is a CEO (usually themselves) "running" the country.

The citizens of Storey County, Nevada jumped on the CEO as Great White Father bandwagon in this recent election year. By a wide margin, they voted for Lance Gilman to the office of county commissioner. Mr. Gilman's claim to political fame is that his day job includes ownership of the famous Mustang Ranch. Its principal business is prostitution. The world's oldest profession is legal in Storey County.

The story about Gilman's electoral success appeared in today's online edition of the LA Times. Somehow, I don't think Gilman's candidacy was the "leadership" Mitt Romney referenced during his stump speeches.