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The horror!

"They can do whatever they want to do as long as they don't get the funnels out."

Amen to that.

Colgate Class of 1980: November 2005

Colgate Class of 1980: November 2005



Class of 2027

Yup, had another child on Sunday October 23 and if she is indeed class of 2027, I'll be...gulp...,67 when she graduates. Yikes. Anyway we welcomed Anabelle Sage Murdock into the world and everybody is happy and healthy. She was 7-13.5 and 20.5 inches long and pink and beautiful. Photos to follow.

Why not save the country while we're at it?

Alright, Tent People and other ‘Gaters in for a visit, at the risk of veering away from the practiced irreverence of this blog, it’s time to get serious for a few minutes. I hope you’ll all forgive me for injecting a bit of self-interest into the mix. So, with the sole desire to bring greater glory to our fair alma mater, and with the intent of actually making a difference in the world, I have committed to running for Wyoming’s lone seat in the US House of Representatives.

PAUSE

Ok, now that you’ve finished digesting that news (and, in the immortal words of our parents, you’ve wiped that shit-eating grin off your face) and all friendly joking aside, I believe the outcome of this race can have a huge impact not just for the folks who live in Wyoming, but also for everyone across the country who is concerned about how this country is run and what that means for our future. God only knows, the way things are headed at the national level, we can use all the help we can get!

Go check out the web site (just up and pretty bare-bones at this point – more content to come) at http://www.traunerforcongress.com/.

Now for the pitch…

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.”

While we would all like to think that winning a political race of this magnitude will hinge solely on who I am and what I believe in, the unfortunate truth is more complicated. Frankly, my ability to create momentum, as well as prove my legitimacy, through raising money will be a determining factor in whether or not I succeed. The first question I am asked by the “big wigs” in DC and elsewhere is “How much money do you have – you won’t get any support unless you prove you are viable by raising money…”

My goal is to raise $1 million, something never before accomplished by a House candidate in Wyoming. This will be a challenge, given that there are stringent limits on individual donations - $2,100 per person per election cycle (the primary is a separate cycle from the general election).

Thus, as difficult as this is to do, for those who believe in a better world, I am asking for your support, financial and otherwise. Don’t think of this as a contribution to me – it is an opportunity to invest in issues and policies that will directly affect the well-being of you and your children.

And that ends the civics lesson for today. But before I go, I thought you might be interested to know I have been in consultation with the bass player from 151, and he has indicated to me that the band may have a sudden interest in politics – or at least playing for a political purpose – so stay tuned!

Trauns