I remember meeting him in 2008 in Branson. I still have my pin and name badge lanyard. We were voting 3rd party and we signed up to be part of his helpers. I forgot but we had an official name. At the link we were there and got to shake his hand just like the people in the photos. Exact same place. It was a all day thing but he is an amazing person.

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