A weekend of campaigning for DA

Weekend campaigning before an election is something I enjoy. While you have places you need to go to (or try to), letting it be a little random is fun. Not only can you see the frustration in the eyes of the PI's/unmarks that sometimes follow you, you meet people who are legitimately impressed that someone would be personally introducing themselves and appealing for their vote. You meet people that have concerns, issues and anxieties. You get to learn more about the community and along the way, you help educate the electorate. On one day, I was called by a radio talk show host (Barb Stanton) that said one of my signs was spotted on Cima Road near the entrance to the Mojave National Preserve (she was on the way to the location of the recently stolen memorial cross), talked with someone else that wanted me to talk to a group involved in health care issues and be a guest on another talk show--all this while in route to a meeting in San Bernardino (where Senator Boxer was going to say a few words). After that, a trek to the Orange Show and meet-and-greets (the Orange Show was very festive, colorful and seemed well run for the entertainment/vendors/etc there). I met with and worked the passing crowds with Al Palazzo who is running for Assessor. Honest and plain spoken--would make us all proud and would clean up the reminants of the Postmus politization of the San Bernardino County Assessor's office. Checking in with volunteers and thanking them also fun. Thanks Luciano, Mike & Carole!