So, the surprise guest was...

...somebody with whom Oregon State fans will be familiar. I was sitting here finishing up my last post when he arrived. I turned around and in walked Craig Robinson!

The place erupted! People were shouting, whistling (okay, that was me) and a few OSU chants were even heard.

Craig spoke for a few minutes, reiterating his sister's message of the previous night. The Obama and Robinson families know who we are because they grew up just like we did. They have lived and understand the struggles of the middle class so they're committed to helping us grow. They know that success of the nation is built upon the foundation of each individual's success.

Then he took a few questions from the audience. We learned how his kids and the ball team are doing. However, in my opinion the best question - and answer - was: is it true that Michelle slept on his sofa when she was visiting?

He said it was true but he wanted to clarify that she slept on the fold-out sofa bed. I don't know about you but I just can't ever imagine Ann Romney sleeping on a sofa bed!


Photo courtesy of Mary Lou Osburn, Oregon Delegate from Columbia County