Politics Loses to Sleep

By David Foster, 0083

After I blogged last evening, the Nationalist and Federalist conventions concluded after nominating their candidates for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and other positions. Although I was assigned to the Nationalist Party, the Federalist candidate for Governor is from our “county.” While party loyalty is important, I am waiting until speeches tonight at the political rally before I make a decision.

This morning, we held our daily assembly. Unfortunately, Assemblywoman RoAnn Destito could not attend, but we had the chance to listen to the electrifying orator Jeff Schafer. Mr. Schafer is a businessman who also served in the Navy. He talked about the importance of setting and achieving goals, framing his speech with the historical battle between Alexander the Great and Darius III, the King of Persia.

In the meantime, campaigning for Governor has begun in earnest. Federalist Candidate Travis Nembhrad met with his fellow members of my county of Brieden to develop a political strategy. Mr. Nembhrad’s campaign manager asked for our help in creating promotional signs and posters, and suggested that we spread the word about his candidate. Being undecided and torn between partisan and regional loyalties, I chose not to help and recharged with a nap instead.

When I woke up, I walked down to the lobby, where other dormitory residents were watching MadTV. There were some hilarious skits! But that has nothing to do with Boys’ State. After about forty-five minutes, I left for our 4:00 PM press meeting and went to dinner with the press staff. Today’s evening meal was the delicious combination of roast beef, mashed potatoes and beef gravy, ice cream, and a roll.

In tomorrow’s entry, I will discuss this evening’s Assembly Political Rally and tomorrow’s ballots for statewide offices.