The Time Is Now

Since my post “Oprah and Obama” just over one year ago, I have been dedicated to helping Senator Barack Obama win the Presidency. So far so good. Instead of detailing the many reasons why I am proud to support Barack, I believe it should be crystal clear to anyone paying attention to his campaign (and that of his opponent) why I voted for him.

Yes, I am happy to say I already voted for Barack! Where I live, the polling booths open in mid-October. There I was on day #1 of early voting, lined up with a packed room of other citizens to cast my vote for real change, hope and security for our nation and our world. Now I eagerly await seeing the Obama family as our first family.

I and many friends and members of my immediate and extended family have also volunteered our time to support the Obama campaign. It has been both fun and exhilarating. I encourage you in these final days of the campaign, the most important days, to get involved now. The time is now! Visit this link to Barack’s website to help out and volunteer even a few hours of your time. You’ll be glad you did: http://action.barackobama.com/page/s/newvolunteer

As I’m always wearing an Obama/Biden shirt or cap these days, I seem to get a constant stream of compliments. Sometimes there are folks who tell me they are not sure about supporting Barack Obama and Joe Biden. After a few minutes of conversation, they usually say they’re happy they could ask questions of me, since I’ve had the privilege of meeting Barack and Michelle as well as Joe Biden. All three of them are even more impressive in person, and I’ve come to know a lot about each of them, their histories, their character, their judgment, and their hopes. I wish everyone had a chance to meet with them personally, as I’ve been fortunate to do.

If you are like one of the good folks I’ve met along my journeys undecided in their support for the Obama/Biden ticket, please feel free to send me a question about the campaign. I would be happy to hear from you.