This post was written by Hatchet Reporter Gabriella Schwarz.

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (Oct. 24) – This weekend, Hatchet photographer Jonathan Ewing and I are following the GW College Republicans as they campaign for Republican presidential nominee Sen. John McCain and the Republican challenger for Pennsylvania’s 10th Congressional District, Chris Hackett.  We arrived here last night and the volunteers spent the day canvassing.

The local interest in the election is evident by the many signs that line highways and driveways. Most of the homes have been receptive to the pamphlets; however, there have been some interesting reactions. One man came to the door in little clothing. “I’m in my underwear honey,” the older man said. CR Chairman Brand Kroeger was chased by a dog twice after trying to approach a house. And an elderly woman opened her door only to say, “there’s nobody home.” Country music blares in many of the vans, as does “Sweet Home Alabama” by Lynard Skynard.

As I write, Kroeger is playing in a pile of leaves. “That’s quite possibly the most excitement I’ve had all day,” Kroeger said.