I don't really follow politics, but I knew he must be important.

"I haven't been following Barrayaran politics for the past year."

Stay informed, read the newspaper, follow politics, learn some history - do your homework, he said.

That is not to say military men and women don't care about or follow politics.

Some of the ideas I think are foreign to most people's thinking unless you really follow global politics.

"He's been following local politics as a hobby since he was a youngster."

But politicians and those who follow politics closely suggest three other reasons.

He followed sports, politics and the stock market with the same fervor as the arts.

He is reported to enjoy listening to music, reading, following politics and watching sports.

Still, the two former governors follow politics with the attention of old soldiers to the latest war news.