. . . Cincinnati that is! Ok, so tonight, I and thousands of other folks waited for a long time to see Barack Obama speak at the Nippert Stadium where the UC Bearcat football team plays. This was the first presidential political rally that I have attended since Jesse Jackson ran for president in 1988. This is the first time I have ever canvassed for a presidential candidate, and the first time I have volunteered for a presidential campaign since Bill Clinton's in 1991.
The feeling of excitement and anticipation was exhilarating. It was a moving experience to share with people you do not know and to whom you were never formally introduced. I have developed many thoughts about what it means to be an American and what it means to live in America. One thing I truly appreciate about Americans is the kindred spirit in which we gather. There are not many places where people of so many different races, colors, creeds, genders, cultures, and religions can come together for a common goal. While there is a deep and sordid history that continues to haunt us as a nation, it is amazing what happens when we come together with a shared purpose.
I was so moved by my experience tonight. I am ecstatic to have shared my evening with people seeking to bring about a change through the most basic right we all share as Americans.
PS - I also got to see Candy Crowley from CNN . . . I might have been just excited to see her as I was Barack.
Pictures coming soon; the event was at 9 PM, I gotta get some sleep.
TTYL
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