Some of the things I failed to share so far that I won’t forget when this campaign is over:

-The voter in Anderson who told me, “I always vote Republican down the line!”  “So, you’re voting for McCain?”  “McCain’s not a Republican,” came the response.

-A visit to an African American barbershop to report on organizing efforts on behalf of Governor Mitch Daniels.  Signs posted on the walls prohibit profanity and use of the ‘N’ word.  Meantime, hip hop music playing over the sound system played lyrics peppered with, you guessed it, profanity and the ‘N’ word.

-The sister of a candidate (I will protect the candidate’s identity)  who cornered me while I was eating in a restaurant.  She wanted to know why our coverage ignored her sister while demanding more attention.   My calm explanations about lack of support and absence of advertising and more pressing races only caused her to get irritated and continue pressing her case.  Tip for beginners:  that’s not the way to get coverage.  

-The voter in Plainfield with a McCain sign in her yard who declined an interview request.  “Who are you voting for?”  she asked.  I responded that I never tell anyone.  “And you want me to tell the world?” she said.  Yes.  That’s how it works.