Earlier today marked the second round of caucus meetings at the Denver Convention Center, where delegates join with community and political leaders to reflect on accomplishments of the past and goals for the future. Today's meetings included the Women Caucus, Disabilities Caucus, Youth Caucus, Faith Caucus, and Veterans and Military Families Caucus.
At the Faith Caucus a number of panelists took questions from the audience as part of a conversation about the values and priorities of the Faith community. Former Indiana Congressman, Tim Roemer, spoke about how he always keeps with him a picture of Mother Theresa that says, "Do small things with great love," to remind him of how much each of us can do, one small action at a time, to influence the world around us for the better.
Also at the Faith meeting, Wes of Falls Church, Virginia shared why he supports Barack Obama and why he has been working to help register new voters.
Barack Obama is able to hear all viewpoints without alienating people. So, even those who disagree with the final decision can respect it because they have been heard.
Larry from North Carolina participated in the Veterans Caucus today. He is a Vietnam War veteran and part of the Lumbee First American Tribe. He originally voted for Senator Clinton in the North Carolina primary, but today he explained why he is now supporting Barack Obama.
I'm a veteran. John McCain is a veteran, but I'm not supporting John McCain because he's not about what I'm about. I'm about fair wages, the environment, healthcare... I support Barack Obama. He is the man for the job.
Larry also shared why he first became politically active.
I got involved in politics because, when I was in Vietnam in 1969, I made a promise to God that if He helped me get out of there I would do whatever I could to make sure no one else had to be in a situation like that.
The convention caucuses provide an opportunity for people like Larry to have a role in the American political process and ensure real people who are taking action to renew America's promise are heard.
The Women Caucus was one of the largest today, as women from across the nation came together to celebrate Women's Equality Day, the anniversary of women gaining the right to vote.
Check out pictures from today's caucus meetings . . .
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A rare videoclip of John McCain from April 2006, trashing the work ethic of American workers. In it, he doubts that any American would pick lettuce, even if offered $50 per hour. Just another example of how out of touch the man who can't keep track of his houses really is.
