So, thousands ran around the boroughs yesterday to entertain the lethargic masses sipping espresso from the sidelines as ultra fit minions waltzed the 26 miles from Staten Island to Central Park. It's a fine social moment when all types turn out to demonstrate physical fitness levels rarely found among average citizens. Even a couple/few Kenyans showed up to get their names in lights(maybe at home). Two of them shared the front page of the WSJ as they sought fame and fortune essentially together: Benson Kipruto(winner) and Alexander Mutiso-3/100's of a second behind).
Tomorrow, Tuesday, locals will vote for mayor of NYC(some will stay home and nurse sore legs, sore backs, sore feet, and sore egos). The campaign will end and it appears to most that a 34-year socialist will win. Much has been written about him and his past and present. Given his obvious differences from the masses(in terms of age, religion, and political bent), surprising popularity became curiosity plus. But he's pretty much American-raised in comfort of the upper class that he inherited, it's not unusual for the next generation of the offspring to go far afield to demonstrate independence from Mom and Dad(se the 60's).
So, what will voters do tomorrow? Vote for radical change with the offspring of a Columbia professor? or go with the old political icon from upstate? Nobody knows but the polls indicate radical change.
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