Thank you for expanding, that is a really cool experience! I would assume so in your last comment. You got lucky from a certain point of view.😃
Yeah, it was!
I was an intern on the hill a few years ago but I ran into Boehner a few times and other members all the time. They had security but nothing that would prevent an admirer from shaking hands (unless they were doing business)
Ah okay. Newt literally had no security at the time, Just walked outside, said hello to a few people, and I walked up to him and then some tourists came by.
This was on the steps outside, not in the building. Since you have to pass security to get in, I always assumed it was different inside versus outside for the Speaker (less members not).
Being in LA I've met many a celebrities and athletes but Newt's the only big shot politician I ever shook hands or said anything toward. Saw a Kerry speech pretty up close on campus in 2004 but that's it in terms of the bigs.
Though, Obama has caused me to drive in a different direction numerous times...that cad!
Oh man, Ted Cruz would be a tough one. I probably would end up shaking his hand, but I guarantee I would let him know I think he's scum and that his views are repugnant.
edit: i know my mom is dying to meet slick willie.
Personally, I'd kill for 30 minutes with Obama. I'd love just enough time to pick his brain, get his real opinions on certain things, and just talk basketball with him.
Well, it would make a good story for one, and two, I would not get infected with bigotry from touching him (at least I hope not).
