The Red State Blues

I have known Grant the Republican for several years now, and I am the only Democrat he will admit to liking. Most days I like him too despite his occasional tendency to gloat. Lately, however, it has been a little harder to keep my political spirits up around him. With the Texas gubenatorial election looming, the reshuffling of the Supreme Court, and new tax cuts proposed all around, I've been feeling a little down. Grant has not been helping this (his idea of trying involved inviting me to go hear Karl Rove speak last night).

I think, however, that I have found a quick fix to my funk. I got Grant a going away gift. He collects two things: (1) pictures of himself with famous Republicans and (2) signed books by famous Republicans. Although my gift doesn't quite fit in these categories, I hope he'll like it. After all, who wouldn't want a signed, 8x10 glossy of MY favorite Republican - Dan Quayle.