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I do not think there is a day that has gone by that I have not returned home and found literature on my doorstep advocating for one of the Democratic candidates for president. I actually had a visit from a "Texas Ranger" seeking my support for Howard Dean. On the rare occaision that I have been here and actually spoken to any of these street walkers I have been most impressed with what the Kerry advocates have said (and done). Two women approached me one day while I was out mowing the lawn. I told them what issues were most important to me in a candidate and within 3 days I received a letter in the mail answering my questions (and only my questions) in more detail. These women, who were from Conneticut, must have taken notes, took the time to find out who I was and made sure I got the information, accompanied by a personalized note!

President Bush came to Manchester New Hampshire yesterday (after visiting the Airforce Base in Portsmouth) My office is located next to the Center of NH where he was scheduled to speak. With the number of military helicopters flying (low) over head it felt like a war zone! A co-worker of mine was stopped by the Secret Service on her way to the bank and was not allowed access! On the 11:00 news the

As the saying goes, the devil is in the details. Perhaps the symbolic communication by candidates is in the details, too. So, I want to write about shirtsleeves.

Laugh, you may, but I think the way the candidates roll up their sleeves says something. (A caveat: This generally refers to male candidates, since rolling up sleeves is mostly a masculine style. But I bet, given the chance, Carol Moseley Braun can roll up her sleeves better than most of the guys.)