Politics

Most of you know that I do a lot of work in the political area. I'm going to tell you a few things that maybe I shouldnt publish in a public forum such as this but I will anyway.

I dont know who some of the candidates are on the ballot. I know more than the average American but when you get towards the end of the ballot I have no clue. I also couldnt tell you what some of the offices we elect do.

I used to do a lot of campaign work. I helped make those annoying mailers that clog up your mailbox this time of the year and also produced those annoying phone calls that wont let you enjoy your dinner or help your kids with homework. I met a lot of people that still do a lot of campaign work.

None of this is shocking to some of you. Here is my secret: when I get to the bottom of the ballot I'm more likely to vote against a candidate not because of their beliefs on issues (because I dont know them anyway) but because of who is working for their campaign. Seriously.

A couple of days ago I got a mail piece for a candidate. I know nothing about them or their opponent but I dont care for someone working on their race and thus, when I vote early next week, I am voting against the candidate whose mail I received.