It seems a good practice to track themes when they repeatedly arise. For me, this year, it is the idea of the statesmen. Like you, I long for the behavior and the attributes that I associate with the ideal. No election in my adult life has made that longing and the absence more pronounced.
From Dictionary.com
Politician, statesman refer to one skilled in politics. These terms differ particularly in their connotations; politician is more often derogatory, and statesman laudatory. Politician suggests the schemes and devices of a person who engages in (especially small) politics for party ends or for one’s own advantage: a dishonest politician. Statesman suggests the eminent ability, foresight, and unselfish patriotic devotion of a person dealing with (especially important or great) affairs of state: a distinguished statesman.
Today I got as close as I have been to a statesman. I traveled to the Lucas County Library in Toledo, Ohio, weathered an unseasonable cold and our best secret service to hear Vice President Joe Biden address an enthusiastic, if overly played to, Ohioan crowd. It was awesome.
I know that I risk appearing naive and certainly unoriginal, but I like this man.
It was hard for me to make out what he was saying. Maybe this is just one of those things, where you have to be there.
Where to now? Will you go through places like Montana and Idaho? Or take a more central route?
Hi Roderick,
So sorry! I could get a decent visual or a decent audio and I think I made the wrong decision 🙁
Heading back through Ohio, Iowa Utah and Nevada to get the best swing state sampling I can! Looks like I will be in Iowa in time for a Hillary event, so COOL!
Thanks for following along,
Julie
I’m so jealous!! I would have killed to be there!! Great Job!! Hillary next!
Hi Julie, it has been a lot of fun following your conversations across the country! Say hi to Iowa for me when you swing through!
Phil