Hola,
One of my faithful readers sent in this flyer. I haven't seen enough coverage, but it looks like the special election is on and the forces of both sides gather for the epic battle. This one might be better than Conan The Barbarian!
Have you guys been following the Karl Rove story? Anyways, it looks like he will be " spending more time with the family".
But any bets when?
I am hosting a contest. If you guess the right day I will buy you lunch at the best sub place in the world ( Simi Valley's Subcontractor).
The best part? You don't have to believe he is guilty and will be convicted of anything! He might resign if the attention on him hurts George W. Bush.
So, pick a day and leave it in the comments section. No two people can pick the same day. I will be the judge of all unsaid rules ( Like if someone on double secret background tells you what day to bet on!)
Why subcontractor? Because a good sub leaves no leaks!
Brian Dennert
I have my students read a book called " Hardball" by Chris Matthews of MSNBC. In it a chapter is called " Don't get mad, or get even, get ahead!
A telling quote is by Ronald Reagan who once said " I always throw my golf clubs in the direction I am headed" or something like that.
Well, I wanted to share a similar story about Elton Gallegly. In 2000 I worked for an opponent of his. I was right out of college and it was a PAYING gig on a campaign ( Thank you Michael Case). As almost all campaigns do we had our ups and downs. Both sides had attack ads or heard nasty rumors that I will not repeat. But, the campaign ended, as the all do and Elton returned to congress alongside 95 percent of his coworkers.
But, here is where the story gets interesting. After the campaign Elton Gallegly called me. I was selling garage doors for my family company before I started teaching. Elton knew who I was, but called and bought a door. He could of bought a door from any company, but he chose us. Why? Because he is a smart politician. He doesn't hold grudges ( Karl Rove, you listening?)Since then I have ran into him across town from Applebees to Home Depot. It is hard to get fired up and help people run against him when he seems like a neighbor.
Well, Elton you taught me a lesson about politics and moving on and I wanted to say thank you.
Thanks,
Brian Dennert
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