The Candidate, by Doug Bartlett

9/10/2020

This was his first time running for public office. He had no idea how terrible the experience would be.

He was not used to losing and there was no way he could ever let his family down.

It was a hard fought campaign. Lots of money was spent. Mud slinging was rampant. He barely won and it came with a heavy price. He owed lots of people favors and made some promises that would be difficult to keep.

He was extremely proud as they gathered everyone together and announced him the winner and new Treasurer of the fifth grade class.

Pamela Kennedy

9/10/2020 12:48:39 pm

What a reality check..cute story, Don.

Doug

9/10/2020 05:14:59 pm

Glad you enjoyed it Pamela.

Bobby Warner

9/10/2020 01:45:59 pm

Wonderful! Loved it. Now I can laugh all the way to the voting booth!

Doug

9/10/2020 05:16:38 pm

Thanks Bobby. I appreciate you reading it.

Jim link

9/10/2020 03:06:27 pm

This is great, Doug. I wonder if this readies him for more, or the battle scars will be a lesson learned.

Take care
Jim

Doug

9/10/2020 05:19:11 pm

Thanks Jim for taking the time to read and make a comment. I think our friend's political ambitions may be over.

Mike B

9/10/2020 04:51:35 pm

Well done Doug!! It would seem that politics can be similar at every level.

Doug

9/10/2020 05:20:17 pm

Definitely. Thanks Mike.

Mike U

9/10/2020 11:55:04 pm

And so begins another life of crime!

Doug

10/10/2020 01:41:17 am

That was a good one Mike. Thanks for responding.

Sue Clayton

10/10/2020 03:33:52 am

A politician in the making. Let's hope in the years to come he learns the art of diplomacy, economy skills, tact and keeping promises. Although mud-slinging appears to the only subject taught at politician schools.

Doug

10/10/2020 04:19:53 am

Thanks Sue for the reading and your comments. Hopefully, someday we may turn the corner on our politician's values.

Mary Wallace

10/10/2020 11:21:46 am

Many years later and not much is learned. Great little tale Doug.

Doug

10/10/2020 07:03:28 pm

Thank you Mary. I appreciate you taking the time.

Chuck Anderson

11/10/2020 01:41:25 am

Nice twist.

Doug

11/10/2020 06:43:19 am

Thank you Chuck. Glad you enjoyed it.

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