WILMINGTON, Trinton -- He's popular, youthful and charismatic, but being humble is not one of Trinton Gov. Mark De Auonne's distinguishing traits, according to his colleague and friend Sen. Tim Blakewell (N-Trinton).
Both men are handsome 40-something Nationalists and share a moderately centre-left political ideology.
They've been allies on a myriad of issues, from tax hikes on the wealthy, to transportation projects, to agriculture policy for Trinton's cranberry farmers.
But when asked by a reporter if he agreed with a conservative critic that De Auonne was arrogant in his governing style, Blakewell was notably reticent to answer.
After an awkward pause, a half-smiling Blakewell said, "I think we could use a bit more humility in the governor's mansion," referring to Trinton's governor's residence in Cristo Colonado.
Dodging the word 'arrogant,' Mr. Blakewell essentially called the governor arrogant, if not using the actual term.
A spokesperson for Blakewell later dismissed the exchange between the senator and reporter. The same spokesperson then denied the conversation ever took place and hung up when contacted via phone by an NPF correspondent.
Blakewell later posted on his Twitter account @senatorblakewell that he "continues to and always has respected Mark De Auonne."
De Auonne told the Golden Shore Tribune Blakewell's comments were "probably spot on."
"I probably could use more humility, and I think Sen. Blakewell probably meant that in a friendly way not in a condemning way. But I think he's right, most politicians could stand to be more humble, and I'm no exception to that."
De Auonne added the incident is "water under the bridge."
Both men are handsome 40-something Nationalists and share a moderately centre-left political ideology.
They've been allies on a myriad of issues, from tax hikes on the wealthy, to transportation projects, to agriculture policy for Trinton's cranberry farmers.
But when asked by a reporter if he agreed with a conservative critic that De Auonne was arrogant in his governing style, Blakewell was notably reticent to answer.
After an awkward pause, a half-smiling Blakewell said, "I think we could use a bit more humility in the governor's mansion," referring to Trinton's governor's residence in Cristo Colonado.
Dodging the word 'arrogant,' Mr. Blakewell essentially called the governor arrogant, if not using the actual term.
A spokesperson for Blakewell later dismissed the exchange between the senator and reporter. The same spokesperson then denied the conversation ever took place and hung up when contacted via phone by an NPF correspondent.
Blakewell later posted on his Twitter account @senatorblakewell that he "continues to and always has respected Mark De Auonne."
De Auonne told the Golden Shore Tribune Blakewell's comments were "probably spot on."
"I probably could use more humility, and I think Sen. Blakewell probably meant that in a friendly way not in a condemning way. But I think he's right, most politicians could stand to be more humble, and I'm no exception to that."
De Auonne added the incident is "water under the bridge."
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