The Election Campaign Is Finishing...

What an enormous undertaking.

It seems that we have been watching this election campaign for ever. Everywhere you look, there is a part of it on view. Here in Austria, the only English language TV channels we get, are the American News and Business channels, plus one British one. So lately they have mainly covered the campaign. Just seeing it throughout this year, has made me feel exhausted.

Both candidates have got my unwavering admiration for the stamina they possess. This has nothing to do with affiliation to a specific party, but just the mere observation of their physical efforts. In the distance, I can already hear the voices of naysayers, who say that it is part of the deal.

Yes, they chose to run for Office, but have you ever sat back and wondered about some of the specifics of this task ? Giving speeches morning noon and night...day after day, month after month. Getting on and off aeroplanes on a daily basis and mingling with different strangers every day.

For most of us, or maybe just for me, travelling by aeroplane is a major undertaking and extremely tiring. Sure, it is not by private plane but still. Now also imagine giving a speech every day. One that excites and uplifts the crowds. Not so easy.

We all love coming home at the end of a day and just relaxing on our couch ( in old sweat pants ) and watching TV. Isn't this how we all try to " switch off " and regroup ? Take a moment and " walk a mile " in either candidates shoes. I think they both have forgotten what it feels like to lounge in front of the TV, or even what home looks like !

The sheer physical effort that they obviously both have made is unbelievable and admirable. Even more so for the President who still has to govern. Wow. These political careers definitely should have a warning label attached...
BEWARE: THIS WILL AGE YOU OVERNIGHT...
Do you think that this could be a reason that there are so few Women contenders ?

Biggi