Shot In The Leg

So apparently some sort of higher power did NOT want me on the floor tonight. I was going to get my credentials to get on the floor in the main area so I could get some coverage for a story, but life had other plans. I waited in line in press room for quite a time until finally I reached the desk where they were handing out passes to get on the floor. Well right before I go that pass in my hot little hand, a security guy comes over and informs the people in line that the floor is closed off to any more reporters .So basically I waited in line for nothing and I was none too happy.

I was stuck in this room...hating my life

Life decided to cheer me up as we headed over to the Skye Lounge to see Dennis Kucinich speak. We took a cab over and the cab driver was a very nice young gentleman. He told us he had been working as a cab driver for 10 years and that the convention gives him a lot of business. I asked him what his craziest moment in cab driving was and I got quite the answer. He told us that he had been robbed 2 years back and was shot in the leg when he chased after the criminal. He also told us about how a couple paid him 300 dollars to allow them some “freedom” in the back of the car (if you know what I mean).

After a pleasant conversation with the cab driver we arrived at the bar where Dennis was set to arrive. The bar area filled up pretty fast as eager citizens awaited the arrival of Kucinich. He arrived shortly after we got there and the room exploded in support of the democrat. I got to ask him a few questions about his earlier speech and his support of Barack Obama.

 

The whole room was captivated by Dennis, I was captivated by his wife Elizabeth (if you know what I mean). Overall I was impressed by the event and was glad we rushed over to attend. After yet another long day it is time to prepare for the next.

 

One day we can be together Elizabeth...one day...

 -Robbie Michaelson