Getting the Political Experience

When I read this story it reminded me as to how getting the attention of a politician is sort of like getting the attention of a prostitute in that if the money is there the love will be, too.  But what about after?  Is that escort still calling Elliot Spritzer?

The most dramatic moment came from Debby Smith, 53, of Appalachia, Va., who was near tears as she described for Obama her fragile health, including a recently discovered tumor for which she cannot get treatment.

Obama waved her over and hugged her, saying, “I don’t want you to feel like you’re all alone.” He promised to “find out what we can do within existing law” and called Smith the “perfect example” of the kind of person his health plan is intended to help.

Afterward, Smith seemed less than satisfied with Obama’s reassurances, telling reporters that it was still unclear how she would get the treatment she needs before she becomes eligible for government aid in nine years.

Hey, but at least she got a photograph of the hug!