Campaign workers stop cars so they can pull into traffic. Sure, these are important people with important business, but it must drive the locals crazy. We heard as much at a bowling alley in New Hampshire, as people tried to bowl amidst the sea of cameras and reporters covering Bush's game. But as obtrusive as they often are, the buses obey traffic lights and speed limits. That one red light crystalized the arrogance of this presidential campaign.
Presidents have motorcades - with police escorts.
Until you fly around in Air Force One and start leading the Free World, stop at the red lights. To read more articles by the y2kwhistlestop crew click the banner below.