I work near the little store where they're selling the Inaugural commemorative items and there is a line going out the door and around the corner.
People are excited.
They're happy about change. They're intrigued by Bill Clinton, Al Gore, and their families. And I think you're going to see crowds for these inaugural events the likes of which we haven't seen in Washington ever. What one does with hands, lips, arms, trunks, and legs carries far more weight that a barrage of insults, eloquent speeches, or sweet poetry whispered in the ear. Now that he will head Clinton's green team, look for efforts to boost energy efficiency, preserve wetlands and reduce global warming.