The most amazing feeling
I experienced something incredibly amazing tonight.
I attended the Democratic caucus in Kansas - to show my support for Barack Obama. I didn't know what to expect, as I've never participated in a caucus before.
My location was at my daughter's middle school. An inner-city school in the center of a struggling neighborhood. And, it was hear that I witnessed history in the making.
I knew I was in for an interesting night when I arrived 30 minutes early and had to park a block and a half away from the school. It took me almost 30 minutes to get through the doors to register. I was immediately greeted by fellow Obama supporters - with a sticker, which I'm still wearing proudly.
The lunchroom, was quickly becoming more and more crowded. Half of the room was intended for Hillary supporters - the other half for Obama supporters. Well - the Obama crowd quickly spread across their half - and poured over into the media area - and the area intended for those that were undetermined.
While we waited to begin I joined the group in Obama chants such as "Yes We Can" and "Fired up. Ready to go" and "Obama Obama Obama" There was even a man playing the banjo and leading us in cheers. The Obama committee walked through the crowd, distributing bottled water, cookies, and soda. I enjoyed conversation with the crowd around me and was soon joined by both my mother and father.
We were packed in like sardines - standing room only - and no room to move. It was hot and uncomfortable. But, so amazing. At one point I started to tear up. I just felt so moved by this huge group of people that were willing to come out in a snow storm to represent the change that we are all fighting for, for our country.
Our Governor, Kathleen Sebelius has publicly endorsed Obama, and she spoke tonight for Obama. She was so motivating.
So, crammed in this little lunchroom, probably with a max capacity size of no more than 200 people - we had 901 individuals come out to show their support for their candidate.
After the final caucus count - Obama was a victor! With, 635 votes, compared to Clinton's 213.
Obama won 10 delegates tonight!
I feel so proud to have been able to participate in this event. And, I thank my friend Kim for getting me involved and telling me I should go. I'm glad I went - and I'm proud to have done my part to help foster the change that our country so desperately needs.
I attended the Democratic caucus in Kansas - to show my support for Barack Obama. I didn't know what to expect, as I've never participated in a caucus before.
My location was at my daughter's middle school. An inner-city school in the center of a struggling neighborhood. And, it was hear that I witnessed history in the making.
I knew I was in for an interesting night when I arrived 30 minutes early and had to park a block and a half away from the school. It took me almost 30 minutes to get through the doors to register. I was immediately greeted by fellow Obama supporters - with a sticker, which I'm still wearing proudly.
The lunchroom, was quickly becoming more and more crowded. Half of the room was intended for Hillary supporters - the other half for Obama supporters. Well - the Obama crowd quickly spread across their half - and poured over into the media area - and the area intended for those that were undetermined.
While we waited to begin I joined the group in Obama chants such as "Yes We Can" and "Fired up. Ready to go" and "Obama Obama Obama" There was even a man playing the banjo and leading us in cheers. The Obama committee walked through the crowd, distributing bottled water, cookies, and soda. I enjoyed conversation with the crowd around me and was soon joined by both my mother and father.
We were packed in like sardines - standing room only - and no room to move. It was hot and uncomfortable. But, so amazing. At one point I started to tear up. I just felt so moved by this huge group of people that were willing to come out in a snow storm to represent the change that we are all fighting for, for our country.
Our Governor, Kathleen Sebelius has publicly endorsed Obama, and she spoke tonight for Obama. She was so motivating.
So, crammed in this little lunchroom, probably with a max capacity size of no more than 200 people - we had 901 individuals come out to show their support for their candidate.
After the final caucus count - Obama was a victor! With, 635 votes, compared to Clinton's 213.
Obama won 10 delegates tonight!
I feel so proud to have been able to participate in this event. And, I thank my friend Kim for getting me involved and telling me I should go. I'm glad I went - and I'm proud to have done my part to help foster the change that our country so desperately needs.