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Ferry Boat Captain Picks His Leaders

On the drive to St. Louis, we took a ferry from Grafton over the Illinois and Mississippi rivers. That's where we met Kevin Nolle, the ferry boat captain. He says he's not happy with Obama or McCain but does look up to Ted Nugent and Jesus.

When the weather's nice, Captain Nolle lets his trainee drive so he can mingle with the customers. He says he loves his job because he sees sunsets most people only see on postcards.

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-- Thomas Pierce

2:44 AM ET | 08-27-2008 | permalink

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I think you should talk to my brother, Dustin Odham. He is the Regional Director for Teach for America in St. Louis. For being a 26 year old guy from Tallahassee, Florida, Dustin has really moved up the ladder fast. He is also a genuinely nice person and people are drawn to him. Once you hear what he has acomplished and what his goals are, you cannot help but be impressed. He is pollitically active and has some good opinions about where this country needs to go.

Sent by Jennifer Wood Reed | 8:56 AM ET | 08-27-2008

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