For the first time in years, the WA primary vote counts. It's amazing how excited people get when they realize their voice can be heard. Thanks to it, thousands of people showed up to caucus today. We overwhelmed the caucus locations. Many, including myself, had never been to a caucus before and didn't know what to expect.
It really was amazing. Neighbors came together, sat down and actually discussed issues that face our country and that are important to them. We talked about health care, the war in Iraq, poverty, electability of the candidates.... People are so excited for change. So passionate about being a part of that change. An older gentleman who I met today said he hadn't seen anything like it since JFK.
We were given 2 chances to voice who we wanted to choose for our precint's candidate. After the debating and the tallying, our overwhelming support went to Barack Obama. After the vote, we elected delegates to represent our precint at the county level and perhaps all the way up to the national convention. Somehow, I was elected as one of those people. I'm actually really excited about being an active part of the election process. It's an amazing feeling.
I wish that all the states had something like this. Something where people can feel like they've had a chance to voice their opinion at the very least. It also brings a certain sense of community. Something I haven't felt for a very long time.
Here's what it looked like today:
2 comments:
that's really great! what does it mean to be a delegate?
that's so interesting! I just learned how the caucuses work - pretty crazy but cool! and you are a delegate, missy - even cooler. :) I was just glad I wasn't a republican - I hate the whole winner take all thing. even though obama didn't take california, he still got a percent of the delegates...so it felt like my vote meant something. that's a good feeling, and I think the caucus would be even more so. anyway, thanks for sharing!
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