The HD40 Caucus

Looking back on Tuesday night’s events, the word that comes to mind is Amazing.

The number of people that made the choice to be part of history in this pivotal year astounded me. Whether those that attended supported Hillary Clinton or Barrack Obama, all were in good spirits and I am happy to say they were all patient as we worked through record setting numbers (1109 voters) to proclaim our choices. I was proud to see that there was now bickering or harsh words directed at supporters of either candidate. In fact, in the conversations I heard supporters of one candidate had nothing but kind words of encouragement for supporters of the other.

My hope is that this level of excitement, participation and awareness was not just a flash in the pan. We will need this type of turnout in November to make history and avoid another 4 years of trickle down economics, pro-war propaganda and blatant disregard for social reform in this country. I plead with all those involved to let this be the beginning of a new era in House District 40. It was easy to get together with a large number of like-minded neighbors and choose between the "better of two goods." The hard part will be talking to neighbors who are until now uninvolved or still supporting GOP ideals (Greed - Oppression - Poverty) and convincing them to get involved. Not just involved in the presidential race but in the other federal and local races as well. And not just in 2008 but from here on out.

The only way to return the government to the control of the people is if overwhelming numbers stand up and refuse to let those who have control continue to maintain it. The easy part is voting, the more important and more difficult part is taking the time to know what is being done in your name.
Thank you to all who participated and a big thank you to John Fulton and Steve Stanley who did an amazing job conducting business in what may go down in history as the largest caucus in HD 40 history (though I hope attendance is double next time).