<p>Thanks for the info USMA. Funny you should mention the academy wanting to “Save” presidentials for those candidates who don’t get a congressional. I’ve been speaking with my congresswoman and the congress is the opposite. While the senate gets to nominate, I don’t believe they get any guarantees. The representatives however I believe get 2 guaranteed appointees each. Our rep said because she wants to get as many applicants accepted as possible, she would move an applicant of her’s who normally be a number 1 or 2 guarantee to 3 or 4 if they received a presidential. This way it still shows as a nomination, but they get to use the presidential while she still gets to use her 2 guarantees. Thus, getting 3 from her state. </p>
<p>Seems like the reps and the academy are both playing the same game. I’ll be honest, it wouldn’t bother me how they want the nomination as long as my son can get in like he wants. </p>
<p>Was invited to a meet and greet this evening with Mitt Romney’s wife. He’s running for president and is starting some major campaining. Had a chance to meet our senators while we were there. Small states have such advantages, but also negatives when you only have 1 rep for the entire state.</p>
<p>Anyway, after 21 years in the Air Force, I definitely know how to play the “Hurry up and Wait”. Thanks again for the info. There’s nothing more we can do now. Just have to wait and see. Later… Mike…</p>