It’s a well-known fact that Mother knows best, and this old adage holds true when it comes to the presidential election. The “Mamas for Obama” are dispensing their motherly wisdom by rallying on the streets of Belfair, WA. “We are from a small town where a lot of people are still hesitant about change - but we are proud to be part of a large number of voters in Belfair that support Barack Obama. So proud that we have stood on one of the only sidewalks in Belfair on multiple occasions greeting motorists and enthusiastically spreading our joy and support for Obama,” says Kristina Atencio, one of the organizers of “Mamas for Obama” and the wife of an Iraq war veteran.
The “Mamas for Obama” are comprised of a group of local military wives and their families. “We are all so crazy about Obama and are just trying to encourage other young women, 'mamas', and military families to vote for Obama,” explains Kristina.
She describes the experience as “great. There were many people driving by and honking, giving us cheerful thumbs up signs, waving, or even dancing in their car, while driving, and cheering for Obama. Just down the sidewalk from us were about 5 McCain/Palin supporters who didn't get nearly as many honks and waves as we did!”
Military wife and “Mama for Obama” Shannon Walker supports Barack Obama “because I am middle class America. My husband is in Afghanistan right now and I know personally that McCain and Palin do not speak for all military families - this military family supports Barack Obama."
Stephanie Shumaker, another “Mama,” states, "Barack Obama is much more that just a political figure - he stands for something that our generation can believe in and support whole heartedly. He isn't supported by big business, insurance companies, and oil companies, he's supported by you and me - the people who REALLY need change."
Kristina Atencio supports Barack Obama “because now is the time for our generation to have a voice - to be heard - and to have an advocate in the White House. Obama stands for what we need right now: hope. He wasn't born into a long line of military officers or big money; he relied on his country and government aid to go to college– just like I did. He had to work hard every day to achieve what he has– just like I am. In Barack Obama I see real change and I see hope for myself. He is setting an example for all who are willing to watch and inspiring me to reach higher every day. We are all 'Mamas for Obama' and can't wait to see what our future holds with him in the White House.”
Listen to your mama and do your part to help Barack Obama win on November 4th! Please join our Get Out the Vote activities taking place from now through Election Day. It’s easy to do– no experience is required. Sign up here: http://www.barackobama.com/splash/volunteer.html.
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