Elizabeth, on the left is a big fan of the Connecticut blog Myleftnutmeg.com and goes to two colleges. Kyle majors in Political Science at Sacred Heart; Jessie does the International Relations thing at American University. On the right is staff member Margarita, Constituent Service Representative, who handles health, immigration and Social Security issues.
"I could use some security in my social life," thought Lorenzo. He approached a cornflower-colored babe, hoping to pass the time. She pointedly ignored him.
"Blue Dog" he muttered.
There were people there wearing "Dump Dodd" tee shirts. Others had something sticking out of the back of their pants, which was labeled, 'Tea Party.'
"Hmm, probably hemorrhoid pillows; my grandmother used to have one." Lorenzo surmised.
The Dumps and the hemorrhoid sufferers spent a lot of time taking each others pictures.
"Can't they move it along, folks? I just want to talk to Mr. Himes for a few secs," grumbled Lorenzo.
But the Congressman took as long as was needed to hear everyone's thoughts, listening attentively to each constituent.
Finally, it was Lorenzo's turn. He asked Mr. Himes about health care and the public option.
"Do you support a public option?" he asked.
"It's important that I see a bill first before I can agree to vote against it, but yes, I do support a public option for health care. Any bill I support will be national, not regional, and it must be accountable to Congress and the voters," stated the Congressman.
"Thank you so much," thanked Lorenzo.
Getting together afterward with his friend Papi Coqui, Lorenzo served tea.
"What's with this?" Papi asked. "I'd stick out my pinkie finger, but they're webbed."
"Well, all those Tea Party people reminded me of a scene from one of my favorite books," said Lorenzo. "One lump or two?"
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