Political Junkie

Yesterday I had a brief conversation with a a true political junkie. He is currently following two races closely, one at the federal level and one statewide race, and he's putting out endorsements in local races, as well. I was fascinated by what motivates someone to have a regular job, yet follow politics so closely for 25 years. It was clearly more than a hobby, perhaps an avocation. Talking with him was intense, like running harder than you like to get up a hill. I think I'm just as glad my friends and relations are working on this, it might be overwhelming to be surrounding by those so deeply committed to the cause of getting a particular person elected. Then not getting elected would be a really big deal, and it shouldn't be a really big deal. The big deal is in being willing to run, and to running well, and the biggest deal is to be the kind of person with the sort of dedication and talents that are useful to the community. That sort of person is found both in and out of politics.