Last night, I had the incredible fortune to be involved with one of the largest movements this country has ever seen. I attended the Kansas Democratic caucus, in support of Barack Obama.
I have supported Senator Obama in his bid for the Presidential nomination since early last year. However, it has been these last few months at the University of Kansas that has opened my eyes to power of the Obama movement.
Barack Obama has been able to reach the youth of this generation like no one else has. In these seemingly dark times, many of us had given up on America. We believed that those in charge cared only for themselves, and not for their countrymen. But Obama has changed that. He is politician like none we've ever seen. He gives us hope for a better tomorrow.
The effect that the Senator has on me personally is astounding. Were he not in the race, I wouldn't know who to support. A mixture of fear and cynicism keeps me from believing the promises politicians make, even those of the same party. Just look at Congress right now. We thought a change in leadership would mean an end to the destruction wreaked upon this country by the Bush Adminstration, but we were wrong.
When I hear Senator Obama speak about the future, about hope and change, I can feel the sincerity in his voice. I believe that he has a vision for this country, one that means nothing but good for all of us. In fact, the thought of the change that he talks about gives me sort of an allergic reaction, makes my nose tingle and my eyes water. He gives me a reason to believe in America once again.
While last night's results nationwide were mixed, here in Kansas, Senator Obama people turned out in overwhelming numbers for Senator Obama. Over 17,000 Kansans caucused for Obama on Tuesday. To put this in perspective, only 1,400 Democrats statewide caucused at all in 2004.
It is my greatest hope right now that Barack Obama wins this nomination. There are still over 20 primaries and caucuses left, and with the help of the American people, Obama could win all of them.
He has shown a capability to turn out huge numbers in traditionally Republican state. If Obama were to win the nomination, he could easily take even Kansas in November.
Barack Obama deserves to be the next president of the United States of America, and we can make it happen.
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
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