Moon over Menotomy

My local democratic committee hosted a event last night headlined by none other than former Labor Secretary Robert Reich. A host of locals showed up which was gratifying given the fact that it was a rainy night in a suburb so notoriously sleepy that you can't get a mortgage without a doctor's note proving you have narcolepsy.
The truth is, events like this though necessary , are always an iffy proposition after losing an election...everyone is dispirited and the local party committee has little on offer to attract an audience.
But what the hell, Reich played his part like a trouper and rallied the audience with skill.
It helps though having many admirers in town though, liberals just lu-uv Robert in this neck of the woods.
And why not? He is an impressive guy, an economist, magazine publisher (the American Prospect, which all should read) and a former Cabinet officer.
What is not to like?
Reich is well informed, funny even charismatic person in his own right, I wasn't with him in the gubernatorial primary, but lets give the man his due...he can talk some sh*t.
No doubt he has not abandoned his dreams of elective office in this state...so from his perspective it's all good.
However Reich is so confident and even charming in his own way I wonder what kind of a radio talk show host he'd make for our side.
Like all good politicians he fields questions with aplomb which is no small skill for a talk show...it's a shame that he has only an anemic bimonthly radio gig on NPR.
I don't agree with Reich 100% but he is both smart and funny, we need to get him on the radio.
It's not enough to have Robert Reich on our side, we've got to create a situation where he inflicts the maximum political damage on our opponents.
Think about that...