Mister Speaker (Unpub)

God’s own truth! But, can ya stand ‘er…?
Let’s find out. Meet Speaker Candor!
Artless, frank. (G’won, grab a gander!)
Speaks his mind. (Would Candor pander…?)
Plays it straight. Ain’t no glad-hander.
Tells no lie nor spouts no slander.
Unequiv… No gerrymand'rer!
[Fact: the man’s a salamander.]