Meeting the Senators

My sister sent me a picture the other day of her and Senator Clinton. She had been taking pictures with a cell phone and was up close to take a picture of a friend and the Senator when the screen went black. Senator Clinton reached over took the camera phone, handed off to an aid who took that picture and then took the picture of my sister and the Senator. As she explained, ‘That’s why my face was so red…. there goes my cabinet seat.’

It’s very rare that I can one up my sister, but I took a good shot at it last night. I’ve wanted to introduce myself to Senator McCain, but didn’t have anything specific to say so had not bothered taking up his time. Last night though I thought that I would say hello and mention that I appreciated his remarks about not making personal attacks against other candidates (specifically Senator Clinton). So I waited in line, got to the front of the line, shook the Senators hand, he said ‘It’s good to see you,’ and I completely blanked. I barely got out ‘Hi’ then just stood there. Even if he could have read my mind, he would have just heard birds chirping, there was no thought what so ever. Anyway, as I mentioned to my sister, her candidate may think she has trouble working a camera, but my candidate may think I have an impediment.

I Was Tied Up At The Time

Tips for Town Hall Attendees

I went to a McCain Town Hall Meeting this weekend and realized that some people attending could use guidelines to follow. Starting with an easy one, don’t come drunk. Even if you love the candidate randomly blurting out your support probably isn’t the best way to show it, and when you sober up you may wish you could take some of your remarks back. Second, keep questions and comments brief. Try not to ramble and tell everyone your life story before asking a question, and try not to kiss up too much. It’s often sweet and endearing when someone states how he or she admires or respects a candidate, but launching into a speech detailing of all the reason for your love isn’t necessary. The lesson I learned from the other night was don’t sit in front of the press if you wear glasses, particularly when the room is dark. Every flash that goes off reflects back into your eyes, and while you can still hear the Senator seeing him becomes a challenge. Finally, I tip my hat to Senator McCain and all the other candidates that take drunken supporters, rambling questions, inappropriate remarks, and assorted craziness all in stride.