Today I visited with retired steelworkers and their families in Hibbing.

My relatives on the Range aren't known for mincing words, and these steelworkers, who have been personally hurt by unexpected pension cuts and rising health care costs, had just a few things to say to me and State Representative Tony Sertich about what is going on in Washington.

We specifically talked about the Bankruptcy Law changes and what is happening with the Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation.

But the most memorable part of the evening came at the end when a woman from Chisholm stood up and raised her hand and said, "I am Mrs. Rose Bradovich and Amy, you just spoke for 45 minutes without notes. Our President can't do that."

She later added, "It has been my policy to never vote for a woman. In your case, I'm making an exception. I'm voting for you."