sorry, didn't mean to post twice.

Posted at May 10, 2008 2:46 PM in response to We will NOT stand alone on August 28, 2008...

I got chills when I read your post. Beautifully written and very thought provoking. I, too, felt a lightness and happiness after Tuesday night when it finally became obvious that Obama would be our nominee. As a white woman, I don't presume that my experience is the same as yours, but I do share the same feelings about watching Barack Obama rise up in the Democratic party. And I know his speech both at the convention when he accepts the nomination, and in January, when he takes the oath of office, will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. I can't wait!

Posted at May 10, 2008 2:44 PM in response to We will NOT stand alone on August 28, 2008...

I got chills when I read your post. Beautifully written and very thought provoking. I, too, felt a lightness and happiness after Tuesday night when it finally became obvious that Obama would be our nominee. As a white woman, I don't presume that my experience is the same as yours, but I do share the same feelings about watching Barack Obama rise up in the Democratic party. And I know his speech both at the convention when he accepts the nomination, and in January, when he takes the oath of office, will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. I can't wait!

Posted at May 10, 2008 2:44 PM in response to We will NOT stand alone on August 28, 2008...

What a gracious and generous-minded post. Let the healing begin. It's time for all Democrats, no matter who they've supported up to now, to rally around our candidate and help him gain the White House. I hope the tide really is turning and that the animosity will finally end. Great post!

Posted at May 7, 2008 3:07 PM in response to I'm Done

What a great post. You really should post this as many places as possible so that those undecideds out there might have a chance to see it. I may not have read all the things you've read, but Obama struck me from the moment I first heard him as someone who is genuine. My "bullshit detector" just never really gets a tingle like it does with so many other politicians out there. Thanks for the post.

Posted at May 5, 2008 5:25 PM in response to Obama in 1995--The Real Deal

Kate, I am in exactly the same demographic as you are, and my political leanings are practically identical to yours. You have very eloquently expressed my own feelings about this election. If Hillary steals this nomination, I have wondered what I would do. I can't vote for McCain, and I don't know how I could stomach voting for Hillary. Maybe a write in for Obama is the way to go. I sincerely hope that the party does not cave and put Hillary in. I may never vote again and may never even pay much attention because I would feel that it didn't really matter. Let's hope it doesn't come to that. Thanks for your post.

Posted at May 3, 2008 4:58 PM in response to My Divorce From the Clintons