A lot of us who are working and parents trying to make a good life for ourselves and our families, and contributing to the community, can relate to the lives of Mitt and Ann. I do as well. I share some of those traits as well, although some of those stories I was thinking “wow, could anyone give a testimonial that good about me? I dunno.”
They’ve been wildly successful, but that doesnt make them different ... or indifferent. Their lives are what many of us aspire to have and to be.
And the convention was great at celebrating a lot stories of people who worked hard to succeed, rather than denigrating succeed. It also showed the very humble roots of so many of those in the GOP, like Rubio, Ryan, Gov Martinez, and others.
And today he’s paying an impromptu visit to Louisiana to tour the flood stricken area with Gov. Jindal. While Obama has yet to make an appearance, spending time today one state away visiting the military. Beautiful!