Brian is a senior at Billings West High School in Montana, and is an Obama precinct captain.  After participating in a Camp Obama training, he decided to organize meetings at his school and encourage students to become involved in the campaign; over 45 students showed up to his most recent meeting. He also leads groups of students in phonebanking and canvassing his neighborhood.

Brian considers himself an environmentalist who enjoys outdoor activities, and he likes Barack's plan to protect publicly owned lands.  He is also proud of the fact that Barack has been against the war in Iraq from the very beginning, and has a responsible plan for ending it and bringing our troops home.

In November, Brian participated in a triathlon and a half Ironman, experiences which he says "shaped my world view," because they taught him that he can accomplish anything that he sets his mind to.  After completing the competitions, Brian says, "I believe everything is possible. I can do anything."

Brian likes how Barack inspires Americans to believe that "together, we can make our nation a better place. Barack was the first one to speak about hope, and everyone copied his message."

He says that when he meets someone who is still undecided about who to support, he tells them to research Barack's positions on specific issues on his campaign website, and that "we should worry about policies, not distractions."

Brian is encouraging everyone he meets to vote early and stop by our office in Billings to volunteer.  Make sure to stop by your local office and find out how you can become involved in your community!