I drive the same way to work every day – Leesburg to Herndon, Route 7 to 28 to 606. To break the boredom, I try to notice things that are different.

Yesterday, I noticed something different – Jeff Barnett signs in the Town of Herndon, where Spring Street meets Van Buren Street. Not a lot; maybe 3 or 4, and there were a few signs for the Incumbent Congressman as well. And it wasn’t overwhelming, as political signs in Herndon tend to become.

Today I noticed something different at that same spot.The Barnett signs were gone, replaced by even more signs for the Incumbent Congressman.

I was angry for a few seconds, then I remembered to laugh. Because it suddenly came to me – the Incumbent Congressman and his supporters are scared. They’re scared to debate Jeff. They’re scared to meet with the voters. They’re scared to discuss his worthless record over the past 30 years. And they’re scared that nationally, people are beginning to take notice of Jeff Barnett, his campaign, and what he stands for.

And it made me laugh again, even harder, to know that I’m supporting someone who the opposition is really taking seriously.

Someone who can actually beat the Incumbent Congressman. Something that hasn’t been done in 30 years.

They’re really scared.