The setting was great. It was packed with people who wildly applauded all of Barack Obama's lines.
But we weren't in Mile High Stadium. We were right here in Livingston County.
Barack Obama supporters turned out in force Thursday (August 28, 2008) to watch the first African-American in history accept a major party's nomination for president.
We packed the banquet room of Memories Lounge and overflowed onto the dance floor.
We didn't just party. We signed up to volunteer. We donated money for buttons and tee-shirts. We took a pledge never again to say that we thought there were no Democrats in Livingston County. And we made phone calls to undecided voters all across Livingston County urging them to watch the speech and make up their own minds.
And then we watched the speech and were blown away.
It was a tremendous night, even if you had to be in Michigan and not Denver.
If you came, it was great seeing you there.
If you didn't, you'll never know what you missed.
2 comments:
What a great time, and it was great seeing you and all of the other energized Democrats. Like I said on my blog, I go to almost off the great events you sponsor – and great job doing that by the way – but I was pleasantly surprised at all the new faces and people I did not know at the event. My wife was one. She was raised a Republican, and in fact, her late father was once the chair of the Livco GOP many years ago, but she is excited about Obama and excited to volunteer.
I felt sorry for the two waitresses. I don't think the restaurant realized that there would be so many people crowded in. Next time they'll know that there are quite a few enthusiastic Democrats in Livingston.
On to the Debates!
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