Republicans to Discontinue Use of E-Mail

By Andy Borowitz, The New Yorker

21 February 14

The article below is satire. Andy Borowitz is an American comedian and New York Times-bestselling author who satirizes the news for his column, "The Borowitz Report."

iting the scandals embroiling Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker and New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, the Republican Governors Association today ordered its members to discontinue the use of e-mail, "effective immediately."

According to a memo sent to all Republican governors, "Any plots, schemes, conspiracies, or violations of campaign-finance laws should be conducted using pay phones or easily disposable cell phones such as the ones used on 'The Wire.' " The governors were instructed to read the memo once and then either burn or eat it.

Asked to comment on the new policy, Governor Walker's office responded, "The recipient's e-mail address was not found in the recipient's e-mail system. Please check the e-mail address and try resending this message."