“Pampkin’s Lament” is a story about politics and love, and how the two can — at odd times — go hand in hand. In this particular case, during the 1980 race for governor in the state of Illinois. Mike Pampkin, a Democrat, is on his way to being trounced by the Republican incumbant, but there’s more at stake than the governor’s chair.
Pampkin's Lament
Peter Orner reads "Pampkin's Lament," his Pushcart Prize-winning story about a man running for governor of Illinois who is about to lose more than just the election. "Pampkin's Lament" was originally published in McSweeney's. (Running Time: 17:12)
