What 500 movers and shakers heard from prominent speakers

When famed author and reporter Bob Woodward asked a Wyoming audience recently if they thought President Barack Obama was doing a good job – about 12 out of 500 hands went up.

Later when he asked how many people thought the economy was improving, an overwhelming majority of people raised their hands.

Thus is the paradox of booming Wyoming compared to the rest of the struggling country.

Woodward is a terrific speaker who keynoted the Wyoming Business Alliance annual forum in Cheyenne. He also was able to tell “insider” stories that were fascinating.

He is an impartial reporter but he has strong...