*swoon!*
I met a retired State senator (Dem) who had gone into the insurance business -- I was there to install some equipment for him. The man was a people-working machine.
I think the highest-ranking politician I've ever met was our US Senator Johnny Isakson, at a College Republican Leadership conference in Atlanta. He was very friendly, and welcoming. ( Of course, if Georgia Republicans want to get things done in this state, kiss some GACR ass and we'll help you. :innocent: )