Electoral Politics

In late-breaking election news, Light Princess told me this morning, "I'm running for class president." She'll give a speech this morning, to be followed by the vote.

 

I must admit, this took me by surprise. LP has never expressed interest in school politics. But from the looks of her poster, she had a campaign strategy. It features the earth (which she says is a symbol of peace), a "B" for her last name modeled on Obama's "O" and a cookie. Yes, Earth + "B" = Cookies for the class.

 

I considered sitting down. Cookies for the whole 8th grade?

 

On further investigation, I learned this is an exercise for Social Studies class. A victorious daughter = cookies for 20 students. That we can manage.

Comments

[joan calvin]

Sweet!

[jo(e)]

Cookies! That's a brilliant campaign strategy.

At least, it would work for me.

[Mary Beth]

Cool! I'd vote for a cookie bearing candidate. Esp. in 8th grade.

[Auntie Knickers]

I remember when W's grandfather gave out potholders for his election campaign. I don't think that's allowed now. Cookies, I don't know.

[Sisterfilms]

Actually, MoveOn.org hosted bake sales all around the country (I think there were four in one day, here in the Twin Cities) last summer to raise money and awareness for Obama...guess a lot of people agreed with the cookie campaign strategy!

[Ruby]

I love it! Perhaps it will be the first of many elections...