Robert Fallier:  

Parting Shots: A somber close to an exciting summer. In April of this year (2010) I had the pleasure of meeting Jim Bender, candidate for US Senate from New Hampshire. Jim came to speak with 17 of our local boy scouts to help them complete Citizenship merit badges for which I am the local counselor. Picnics, both public and private. My Lotus supporting his campaign in a 4th of July parade and making headlines in the NH Political Report for a British car in an Independence Day parade. Many meetings with many candidates, debates, and much of what we don't expect in a campaign. Jim reigned in the rhetoric. He kept his message clear. He didn't waste his time, energy, or valuable contributions attacking his opponents, but instead went out and spoke honestly and from the heart. The Lotus won Best in Class at the Northeast Exotic Car show at the Budweiser plant in Merrimack, NH and I got to kiss Miss New Hampshire as the winner. But sadly, Jim Bender had to concede his senate run last night. So ladies and gents, 2010 has certainly seen an exciting summer. The good news in Jim conceding is that I, at age 60 this fall, will not have to go to USMC boot camp again. One of Jim's unspoken (t...Expand for more