Tales from the Gem City #3 - On the Presidential Campaign Trail (Chuck Scholz) - a podcast by Rob Mellon

Chuck relives his many stories of the presidential candidates and campaigns that made their way through the Gem City.  From being a delegate for Jimmy Carter when other Illinois leaders were Kennedy men to setting up an event for President Obama at the Civic Center, he recounts numerous stories and friends from the past.  The discussion covers Carter's riverboat connection, Mondale's stop at the Neisen Farm outside of Burton, Dukakis' huge speech on the Square, the connection to President Clinton through an old friend, Al and Tipper Gore on the riverfront, the impressive John Kerry, and Barack Obama filling sandbags.  Chuck talks about getting stuck in a bathroom when he was supposed to meet a presidential candidate and how the Secret Service dealt with an overzealous local sheriff.  Join the discussion as he takes you into Quincy's political past.

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