Yesterday, I travelled by bus to our Nation’s Capitol to watch Matt Cartwright take the oath of office as the new Congressman for Carbon County. This delightful change, from Lou Barletta to a sentient being, was achieved through “gerrymandering” by our Republican State House. I don’t care. I like it.
While in Washington, my friend Jeremy and I toured the Capitol Building. Both of us remarked that the building and its monuments to statesmen of the past made us proud. And now, we are represented by a Congressman who deserves to be in the historic House of Representatives Chamber. While we watched, Eric Cantor, that sneaky southern snake, gave a speech introducing new rules for Congress. We would have booed if it were permitted.
On the bus down to D.C. we were joined by Roxie Pauline, who was an official elector for PA. That means that she cast one of the Electoral College votes that officially elected Barack Obama. She says she received letters urging her to be a “faithless” delegate and cast her vote for Romney. They wasted a stamp on Roxie. She proudly cast her vote for the people’s choice--the first candidate since FDR to win the popular vote in two successive elections--Barack Obama.
It is corny, but I felt a wave of patriotism to witness the wise choices of the people made a reality.
Linda Christman, Guest Blogger
Your very lucky you were able to go. Many people don't get the chance you go. I hope you enjoyed your time and understood how special it was.
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