The Daily is sending reporter Justin Rocket Silverman on a cross-country expedition to find the best, the boldest, and the strangest our nation has to offer. It's a great summer road trip — and you’re invited to ride shotgun. Buckle up, stay safe, and enjoy America!
WHERE'S ROCKET NOW?
Episode 4: Campaign launcher
Keene, N.H.
Miles traveled: 1,050
With the 2012 presidential primary season already brewing in New Hampshire, we stopped in the small college town of Keene to report on the political scene. And by report, we mean run for office ourselves. We couldn’t have picked a better spot, since Keene is home to Lindy’s Diner. According to local legend, candidates who forgo a visit to Lindy’s never win the general election. As owner Nancy Petrillo explains, President Obama was there during his 2008 campaign, while Hillary Clinton was not. John McCain also skipped the stop. We weren’t about to make the same mistake.
> View Episode 1: Hotfooting it
> View Episode 2: Bluegrass Brothers
> View Episode 3: Lobster Fishing
WHERE'S ROCKET NOW?
Episode 4: Campaign launcher
Keene, N.H.
Miles traveled: 1,050
With the 2012 presidential primary season already brewing in New Hampshire, we stopped in the small college town of Keene to report on the political scene. And by report, we mean run for office ourselves. We couldn’t have picked a better spot, since Keene is home to Lindy’s Diner. According to local legend, candidates who forgo a visit to Lindy’s never win the general election. As owner Nancy Petrillo explains, President Obama was there during his 2008 campaign, while Hillary Clinton was not. John McCain also skipped the stop. We weren’t about to make the same mistake.
> View Episode 1: Hotfooting it
> View Episode 2: Bluegrass Brothers
> View Episode 3: Lobster Fishing
