The reaction was one of optimism and hope from every person there. It excited me that because of the message that Barack conveyed to these citizens of the world, they felt that America could once again be a leader for peace, innovation, and world change. At that moment, I made up my mind to run for National Delegate supporting Barack Obama.
I believe that there are many Utahans who resonate with Barack Obama's message of hope, change, and unity. Simply voting wasn't enough for me. I wanted to immerse myself in the grass-roots political process this year. So, in addition to being a National Delegate, I've been a county and state delegate, and will even be working as a poll worker!
I've come to feel that the best presidents throughout history (Washington, Roosevelt, Kennedy ... Reagan) all were figureheads who had the ability to raise the country's collective spirit and get them to exponentially make great changes.Upon arriving home from my Ugandan trip, I was tickled to see that this fervor about Obama was starting to spread. I was most excited to see the young, alternative "coffee shop" generation also starting to step in line. FINALLY - the younger generation has found someone to rally behind. It's not quite Woodstock and Detroit '68 - but it's a palpable mini revolution that is sorely needed.So, with a little luck, you may get a glimpse of me standing with my fellow Democratic Utahans raising my Obama banner high. But, if not, I'm the one in the Avenues of Salt Lake planting Barack posters alongside the geraniums.
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