Tonight I attended the Ward 6 Rally for Adrian Fenty. It was being held at the home of someone I babysit for, so I was recruited to help out. I ended up being a part caterer, babysitter, and photographer. It was a fun time and I’m glad I got to experience it.

As I was there, standing among the crowds, I realized that I still do like politics. I like the energy it brings, the hope of something new, and the promise of something better. It can be inspiring and really make you realize and remember the pure greatness of our democracy. Sure, there are problems, there are shady politicians, and there are skeptics of the system. But, in the end (to me) it’s a beautiful process and I enjoy watching the social interaction and power of it all.

I’ve always liked politics for the parts most people don’t like, the behind the scenes work of it all. The wheelings and dealings and down and dirty side of it. I have worked on campaigns before, and tonight I watched the campaign people handle Fenty’s entry, speech, and exit – and it made me miss it. I actually enjoy the stress, the long hours, and the heart pounding wait for election results to come in. I miss the shaking hands and kissing babies, the schedules and deadlines. I was a little jealous actually watching the whole event unfold. I would love to be the one to organize a campaign, to delegate and watch my work turn into results. Maybe one day, if it pays more.

And well, off the record…aside from the power he held and my jealousy of his position, I thought Adrian’s campaign manager was pretty cute. I would be happy to console him if there is a loss on Tuesday, or congratulate him with a win. Heh. There is definitely another perk there to working in politics!

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