This has gotten me thinking about what it takes to to be elected to public office. In the past 40+ years, an actor (Ronald Regan), a body builder (Arnold Schwarzenegger), a professional wrestler (Jessie Ventura), and a sleazy real estate developer have all landed in high offices in the United States so in some ways it seems anyone could do it.
Like many people in Bozeman, I find myself lamenting the state of local and Montana politics and the lack of progressive thinking from the people who find themselves in office. Maybe I should run? I like to think of myself as someone who has the skillset to become a city commissioner or member of the state legislature, the ability to listen to others, and the willingness to build rapport and work with others to make changes that impact the city or state.
After 17+ years in Bozeman I still have not run. Why you ask? There is no question about it... I have made myself unelectable in Bozeman. Here's why.
- I wasn't born in Montana.
- I don't think Bridger Bowl is the best ever.
- I don't love dogs unconditionally.
- I don't have kids.
- I have some not so nice things to say about the paved pathway to the M trail. (I intend to write about this some day.)
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An now a few stories about someone who has what it takes to be elected.
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