Fresh Off the Farm in Montana, a Senator-to-Be (John Tester Profile)

[Cheney Killed Bambi]

When he joins the United States Senate in January, big Jon Tester — who is just under 300 pounds in his boots — will most likely be the only person in the world’s most exclusive club who knows how to butcher a cow or grease a combine.

All his life, Mr. Tester, 50, has lived no more than two hours from his farm, an infinity of flat on the windswept expanse of north-central Montana, hard by the Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation.

For all the talk about the new Democrats swept into office on Tuesday, the senator-elect from Montana truly is your grandfather’s Democrat — a pro-gun, anti-big-business prairie pragmatist whose life is defined by the treeless patch of hard Montana dirt that has been in the family since 1916.

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/13/us/politics/13tester.html?ei=5094&en=f95ac0bf1970e04c&hp=&ex=1163394000&partner=homepage&pagewanted=all#articleBodyLink

[Mind_your_head]

1. I suspect that his "morals" are about to be tested

like they've never been tested before in his life....entering the 'viper pit' of Washington life, and all.

Interesting his name....you know, Schumacher (shoe maker), Baker, Smith (tin smith, shoe smith)....all refer to what a gentleman's profession was ....hence last names being created to define "Joseph the baker, from "Joseph the tinsmith".

John Tester. John the 'Tested'?

I hope and pray that John Tester has the moral fortitude, stamina, and character to help bring the United States of America back up where she belongs (as a beacon of light and hope for Americans and for all).

Peace,
M_Y_H

[w4rma]

2. Or John the 'Tester'. You overlooked the most obvious.

His ancestors might have had work to test people to make sure they were qualified for something.

[Mind_your_head]

3. Actually I did think of that

but I wasn't sure how to 'say' that. Also, I couldn't think of any examples of what 'testing' might have been back then.

At any rate, I have high hopes for Mr. Tester. I hope he does what is well and good for this country.

Peace and :hi:
M_Y_H