Saturday, September 15, 2007

Face Time with OB

I could not pass up the opportunity to meet with Barack Obama. Presently I am reading his book "The Audacity of Hope", and must say it is one of the most engaging books on politics I've ever read. In many ways I like his approach to issues. He is able to be critical without being offensive, and isn't afraid to admit admiration for people and/or ideas from the opposing party and even be frank about flaws of his own. Also, I admire politicians who not only write their own stuff, but do it well.
Although I had only a couple of minutes with him, he did autograph my book. After being told I was up for re-election the following day, he assured me I would win, because a man lucky enough to have a necklace like that must be lucky in other ways. He told me that if I win, he would like to borrow it. I plan on mailing it to him.

4 comments:

Dakota said...

Good for you, Chris, you're doing the right thing and I know he will remember you.

Alameda Mommy said...

What a chance of a lifetime!

mesg said...

Chris,

What a great opportunity you had to have even a few minutes with a Presidential contender, especially one like Barack Obama!

So did you send Barack Obama the necklace?

Chris Mercier said...

I will be sending him the necklace very soon. It might be kind of hard to part with though.