Hello to all,

WV held it's first ever Republican Convention today at the Charleston Civic Center in Charleston, WV. I got to meet 3 major Presidential contenders, Mike Huckabee, Mitt Romney, and Ron Paul. McCain wasn't in attendance, or I probably would have met him as well.

Huckabee ended up winning the convention, which makes my picture even more valuable to me!

Please don't turn this into a political free-for-all. I just wanted to show you guys this, thought it was pretty cool.

That's cool was it a school or personal thing?

Troutfisher,

That is a pretty cool thing to be able to do. When or loose you will never forget meeting those cadidates. I still remember when I was a senoir in high school, 1990-1991 school year, Vice President Dab Qauyle came to my high school to hold a campaign rally for then senator Jesse Helms. I was able to go to that rally and I still remember that night 18 years later.

TS.

excellent post.

Nothing political about it.

You met some interesting people who happen to be politicians.

Too bad Mr. McCain wasn't there.  

It would be an honor for ME to shake his hand.

that's pretty awesome, man. I've met GW Bush before, and I have to say, when you meet a political celebrity, it doesn't really matter what party you are, it's still pretty cool.

although I wouldn't call Ron Paul a "major contender"

although I wouldn't call Ron Paul a "major contender"

Thats awesome, I would love to meet Ron Paul.  Did you not get a picture with him?

thats pretty cool, id love to meet Mike Huckabee

although I wouldn't call Ron Paul a "major contender"

Thats awesome, I would love to meet Ron Paul.

i met ron paul a couple of months ago. he is AWESOME! he's like a rockstar everywhere he goes. very nice guy.  8-)

Was Chuck Norris there with Huckabee?

You're turning into a celebrity TF ;D

I met Mike (we're on first name basis ) while he was still Governor of Arkansas a few years ago during a trip to the capitol building. Pretty nice guy.

Thanks guys!

I didn't get a picture with Paul or Romney b/c they were both in quite a hurry to leave.

Gee all I met was this guy

He was with some charitable organization looking for tackle contributions, I gave him 2 of AVID"S RODS

I would suggest that you should have mugged Huckabee, but I doubt he had any folding money.  

Burley, you want me to mug everyone!  ;D

Very cool.  How did you get to meet these guys?

Several years ago I got meet and have a brief meal with Bill Clinton and his followers.  He was not what I expected.  He seemed human and down to earth.  He loved to talk about sports and fishing.  When I asked him a political question he smiled and sayed, "Ask me later, I'm on break."

Was Chuck Norris there with Huckabee?

LOL

Chuck Norris doesnt do push ups he actually pushes the earth down....

Nice thread

Burley, you want me to mug everyone! ;D

You're too clean cut.