Truman Dinner in Billings, Montana
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Last Saturday, the Yellowstone County Democratic Party held its 22nd annual Truman Dinner in Billings, Montana. Wyoming Governor Dave Freudenthal spoke on behalf of Barack, and the dinner's keynote speaker was Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota, who has endorsed Barack.
Before the dinner, Governor Freudenthal and Senator Klobuchar stopped by our office in Billings to speak about why they are supporting Barack, and to encourage our supporters to get involved in their communities by becoming precinct captains.
Governor Freudenthal spoke about how Barack understands how the Rocky Mountain region works and respects Western values.
He said:
The question is what kind of person are people looking for in a President? [Barack] is an incredibly honest guy. He does what he says he's going to do.
...I was amazed by the phenomenal impact he had in Wyoming. What struck me were the number of people who were suddenly reenergized when Senator Obama came to town. People who I hadn't seen at a political event before became involved. The campaign opened offices in Wyoming before it was clear that Western states that are sparsely populated were needed to win the nomination.
Senator Klobuchar spoke about Barack's electability and how he has attracted independent voters to the Democratic Party. She said:
He's willing to work across the aisle to get things done. He's also been a leader on ethics reform since he first got to the U.S. Senate. Those are the kinds of qualities that we need in a President.
Check a slideshow of pictures from Saturday's events:
If you live in Montana, make sure to vote early!