With a degree in Political Science and a long time fascination with politics, you would think I would have been involved in a campaign by now. In reality, nope! Study vs reality is interesting. My assisting a friend in his bid for a City Council seat came via "I'll help you but you owe me" situation. It is my payment to the piper!
So I took on my first time at the "door to door" thing. Its really kinda cool. You meet all kinds of people. Hear interesting things and sometimes get hilarious responses. Or people who peer at you through the door, worried you are some religion peddler. As the evening went on I felt like I was getting the hang of it. Almost enjoying it. It was driving down the street a few days later that gave me a kick. All those people we had talked to and said they would take a sign now had signs. It was like my candidate 'owned' the street. A cool feeling. Especially cool because this guy is really genuine. A good person who is astute and knows how to play the politics game so well. AND he is still a good guy with an amazing wife supporting him in this.
Its pretty awesome being carried with someone else's enthusiasm for a change. I suppose this is what some people feel when I draw them into one of my endeavors. It feels good to be part of something. I am actually looking forward to my next canvassing effort!