I have read the book, watched the movie and met JD many times. He lives quietly, about five minutes away from me.Very interesting fellow, who will talk to anybody. You would never know he is a "Senator" if you met him outside of DC. Do not underestimate how smart he is. Coming from the bottom, the way he grew up, I think he has a better perspective about what regular people go through. Lord knows we need some new leadership for the next decade and I hope he is just that. New leadership.