By John Stossel in WorldNetDaily Commentary:
Many window-making companies struggle because of the recession's effect on home building. But one little window company, Serious Materials, is "booming," says Fortune. "On a roll," according to Inc. magazine, which put Serious' CEO on its cover, with a story titled: "How to Build a Great Company."
The Minnesota Freedom Foundation tells me that this same little window company also gets serious attention from the most visible people in America.
Vice President Joe Biden appeared at the opening of one of its plants. CEO Kevin Surace thanked him for his "unwavering support." "Without you and the recovery ("stimulus") act, this would not have been possible," Surace said.
Biden returned the compliment: "You are not just churning out windows; you are making some of the most energy-efficient windows in the world. I would argue the most energy-efficient windows in the world."
Gee, other window-makers say their windows are just as energy efficient, but the vice president didn't visit them...
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