One Week Left, One More Tournament

Just 7 days away from primary day, the news continues to overflow with surprising events. However, I will be gone again this weekend for the last baseball trip of the year, to the University of Iowa. But I will be back late Sunday and will be able to cover Tuesday's results.

As we near the day of truth, campaigns are planning election night watch parties and setting up last minute yard signs. Some claim they are in the lead or that the momentum has shifted their direction, and still others continue to smear their opponents. But as I have said many times, we have no idea which way the ball will roll on August 3.

There have been so many different people and circumstances that have impacted this primary, it would be impossible to recount them all. It would also be impossible to describe everything I have learned in the past month. While it's been great experience (nearly all of which has been enjoyable), I have also gotten a taste of the pressure that can come from being part of a primary that some have put their livelihood into.

As I earnestly await the results and look at my schedule for this fall and winter, I have decided to shift my focus to my schoolwork and will be taking a break from blogging.

Watch for my election day coverage on Tuesday and my closing comments on Wednesday, August 4.