I sometimes encounter people who question my choice of vocation as a political reporter.  They ask how I can deal with politics and politicians on a constant basis.  I have a quick answer.  I say, “Politics exist everywhere, at work, at church, even at home.  I work in the only arena where they call it what it is.” 

Plus, its important.

Look at the current financial crisis, the war in Iraq, John McCain’s idea to forgo a debate, Barack Obama’s idea to go ahead with it, the property tax crisis, schools, streets, police staffing, and on and on.

They are all circumstances or actions created and influenced by political decisions.  This is an extraordinary year in politics, both in Indiana and America.

How can you not be interested?