So here’s a picture of Leanne R. Johnson, the “girl” that settled a sexual harassment suit against S.C. Comptroller General Richard Eckstrom for $57,000 in 1997.
And yes … we’re eying that 300-piece bucket of Dubble Bubble gum in the background, too. Mmmmmm …. Dubble Bubble.
Anyway, back on September 28 of this year – just weeks before an ad about Johnson’s lawsuit was launched by Eckstrom’s opponent, Robert Barber – Eckstrom was emailed the above picture of Johnson.
Professing not to recognize her, here was his reaction:
She looks a little rugged in the face; kind of like a stripper or a lesbo maybe, and a smoker I think.
Ouch!
Now, here’s another pic of Johnson that was forward to Eckstrom …
Needless to say, this picture evoked a much more enthusiastic response from the Comptroller General:
Had to check it on my IPhone so pic is very small, but it looks awesome!
Eventually, Eckstrom was clued in as to the identity of the woman, at which point he had this to say:
Of course I remember her. I’ll look closer tomorrow on computer (left in office). Stripper or lesbo. I wasn’t far off.
Nice … you stay classy, Mr. Comptroller.
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By Insect October 27, 2010 at 9:16 pm
Difficult to evaluate from the photos, but she seems pretty, nose a little bit big, nice hair, and wonderful legs and hips. Possibly a real piece of ass. No flab, all real. Eckstrom must be healthy, fit, with good vision. More T&A detail, please.
Tentative A-
By Alphonse October 27, 2010 at 9:38 pm
Not bad Eckstrom. Not worth $57,000…but not bad. The bucket of gum is a nice touch too.
By TV Guy October 28, 2010 at 1:10 am
Leanne worked for WIS News around the time our Horn Dog Comptroller made his unwelcome move. Ms Johnson was a production assistant at WIS and did a damn good job. She was an excellent employee: smart, confident, quick witted, unlikely to suffer fools easily and not unattractive.
Shame on narcissistic our morally bankrupt Comptroller General. Leanne scored a big pay day funded by South Carolina taxpayers because Richard crossed the line. The next time you see General Eckstrom ask what he did to Leanne that was so repulsive the taxpayers had to pay her for his sins.
Richard and his current political brain trust each have gender issues. Calling Leanne a stripper and, his words, a Lesbo speaks to Richard’s total lack of character and general slime factor. His political mouth piece went the head fake route when asked about the sexual harassment pay off. In a quote right out of the Eckstrom Play Book he went on offense and said in so many words that Leanne got a bad performance review and was a bitter, scorned woman. In fairness, Richard’s political hit man did not call Leanne a Lesbo or stripper. He probably forgot the talking point.
Richard you are a pig and not nearly as cool as you think you are. You are old, withered and disgusting. You also are hopelessly lacking in the romantic narrative category.
I’ve read some of the love notes you have written to the latest object of your affection. It is not surprising that you corresponded to your most recent reluctant lady friend at taxpayer’s expense. Women dig hot love letters written on an official government email.
Now America has yet another cringe-worthy, sexed up SC politician to mock. General you are so lame I doubt you could generate interest at a Hooker Convention with a 50 dollar bill in your zipper.
By TV Guy October 28, 2010 at 1:11 am
Leanne worked for WIS News around the time our Horn Dog Comptroller made his unwelcome move. Ms Johnson was a production assistant at WIS and did a damn good job. She was an excellent employee: smart, confident, quick witted, unlikely to suffer fools easily and not unattractive.
Shame on our narcissistic morally bankrupt Comptroller General. Leanne scored a big pay day funded by South Carolina taxpayers because Richard crossed the line. The next time you see General Eckstrom ask what he did to Leanne that was so repulsive the taxpayers had to pay her for his sins.
Richard and his current political brain trust each have gender issues. Calling Leanne a stripper and, his words, a Lesbo speaks to Richard’s total lack of character and general slime factor. His political mouth piece went the head fake route when asked about the sexual harassment pay off. In a quote right out of the Eckstrom Play Book he went on offense and said in so many words that Leanne got a bad performance review and was a bitter, scorned woman. In fairness, Richard’s political hit man did not call Leanne a Lesbo or stripper. He probably forgot the talking point.
Richard you are a pig and not nearly as cool as you think you are. You are old, withered and disgusting. You also are hopelessly lacking in the romantic narrative category.
I’ve read some of the love notes you have written to the latest object of your affection. It is not surprising that you corresponded to your most recent reluctant lady friend at taxpayer’s expense. Women dig hot love letters written on an official government email.
Now America has yet another cringe-worthy, sexed up SC politician to mock. General you are so lame I doubt you could generate interest at a Hooker Convention with a 50 dollar bill in your zipper.
By Smithie October 28, 2010 at 9:25 am
Hold the phone… Did Eckstrom publicly say that this girl was a “stripper or a lesbo” ??? !!!
If he did, he’s an asshole. The State Comptroller General using that sort of language to describe someone to the press?
My opinion of Eckstrom has changed 100 percent. He is something of a Dr. Jeckyll and Mr. Hyde. I presume when his fling with Miss Schoolteacher falls off, he’ll speak ill of her publicly too.
What a creep and an egomaniac. I presume this girl is reading this blog. If so, I apologize for Eckstrom’s inexcusable language and his lack of character. Will vote for Barber just for the hell of it now.
By Catherine October 28, 2010 at 9:44 am
Do you think she’ll share the double bubble?
By Groundball October 28, 2010 at 11:24 am
Where did the second picture come from? Since you can’t see the face, who knows whether or not is is Ms. Johnson? It appears from his latest romantic interlude that both Yuckstrom and his mistress both have a taste for shit.
By Scooter October 28, 2010 at 1:55 pm
TVGUY: Great post!
By BW October 28, 2010 at 2:06 pm
Groundball second pic…Leann’s FB profile
By Sin City Sux October 28, 2010 at 2:08 pm
This one looks more girlie that that nasty teacher he is dating now.
By Walt October 28, 2010 at 2:28 pm
He’s going to get re-elected, but maybe if we’re lucky, her boyfriend/husband will track down Mr. Eckstrom and teach him some manners.
What utter pond scum this (pathetic excuse for a) man is.
By Ed October 28, 2010 at 8:51 pm
I was assuming that those “quotes” attributable to Eckstrom were made up. Are they real/ If they are real, he really is a f’ing POS and needs to have his ass beat…and Robert Barber needs a new commercial ASAP
By TV Guy October 29, 2010 at 10:25 am
The General’s quotes were reported in the Blog above:
Picture #1 Informal Head Shot Photo Sent to the Genera September 28
…Back on September 28 of this year – just weeks before an ad about Johnson’s lawsuit was launched by Eckstrom’s opponent, Robert Barber – Eckstrom was emailed the above picture of Johnson.
Professing not to recognize her, here was his reaction:
She looks a little rugged in the face; kind of like a stripper or a lesbo maybe, and a smoker I think.
#2 Bathing Suite, Reclining Beach Photo sent to the General
…this picture evoked a much more enthusiastic response from the Comptroller General:
Had to check it on my IPhone so pic is very small, but it looks awesome!
Eventually, Eckstrom was clued in as to the identity of the woman, at which point he had this to say:
Of course I remember her. I’ll look closer tomorrow on computer (left in office). Stripper or lesbo. I wasn’t far off.
By Foley October 29, 2010 at 5:33 pm
People do self-destructive things that are not rational. That doesn’t mean we gotta reelect them.
By Shlomo October 29, 2010 at 8:40 pm
Ickstrom is so utterly creepy, it’s hard to imagine him in any context other than wearing a flasher’s raincoat at the Horseshoe.
He probably creeps out his goldfish.
His texts read like bad Nicholas Sparks dialogue, which is already awful.
Message AND the Bottle.
By Sam November 4, 2010 at 12:51 am
SC re-elected him? What does this say about our state. We have had a Love Gov. find his soulmate in Argentina, A treasurer jailed for cocaine distribution, an agriculture commissioner jaied for Bribery, a Lt. Gov. with a myrisd of problems with law enforcement, a Gov-Elect who can’t keep her pants on according to our guru Slick and the Love Gov.’s appointee to the State Bd. Of Ed. (Kristen McGuire, aka Bridget Keeney) who was forced to resign because of her pornographic poatings on the internet. I thought we were in the Bible Belt.
By Robert Andrews November 10, 2010 at 6:43 am
You bunch of pathetic whinners. I am sure NOT a single one of you two faced so called up standing citizens have never made an off color comment about your neighbor or co-worker before (I know I have and will do it again). Who gives a flying f*** if this guy called that bitch a smokin lesbo ho. Since He was re-elected apparently the citizens of the GREAT STATE of SOUTH CAROLINA approved of his job performance. GET OVER IT! Btw she does look alittle homie in the face but dig the cameltoe in the beach pic!
By BIN News Editorial Staff February 17, 2011 at 10:15 pm
Our Funding Editor barfed her 3rd evening Metamucil and Black Jack cocktail into one of her size 16 bedroom slippers when she read this post.
She always doubles the Metamucil in her 3rd cocktail. What a mess. And, just as attractive as sic(k) willie’s tabloid porn blog.
sic(k) willie’s hit count has been dropping (again) over the last few months. Guess he needs new porn and scandal.
What a political voucher pimp.
By i know her August 3, 2011 at 1:02 am
When she was in college with me and worked for Eckstrom she was HOTTT. I havent seen her in a few years. But best I remember the second pic was the real her.