Well, I like to imagine that inside his tree stump he runs his own version of government, with him at its center. All Groundhogs view him as a Supreme Leader: in complete control of information, Groundhogs day to day operations, and religion. All stemming from the singular day per year where he is 'ascended' by his Creator. The Groundhog then descends back into his world, where he claims to be repeatedly chosen to lead and conquer. - Senior Mitch Kayser, English Ed.