Ever since I wrote my first anti-war letter in October 2002 opposing H.J. Resolution 114 - To Authorize the Use of U.S. Armed Forces against Iraq - and my first anti-war political speech in 2003, I have been active as an independent progessive voice in my community, the City of Chicago and around this great nation.
Even going down to South Carolina in January not knowing what to expect campaigning for Obama and then feeling so empowered and inspired with his message and this movement, then moving on to CA, WI, OH, PA, IN, then to Saint Paul, MN June 3rd - what an incredible journey.
I have donated the max for the primary ($2300), spent countless dollars getting my wife and I to primary states, have knocked on thousands of doors, and worked the phones. Last night's acceptance speech and convention made it all worth it to me - I am humbled by the people I have met and the candidate we support. Every one of you here at Kos I am sure has a story to tell. Mine is small (I am sure), but I will never forget it and will march on until our country is back on track!
For everyone who thought one person could not make a difference and that your voice didn't matter, or that nothing will change....you are sorely wrong! Here is an output of what my enthusiasm of this campaign has had on my family and you'll see what I mean! The fight is not over! Let's take our country back!
Grand Rapids Press (Grand Rapids, MI) - August 29, 2008
Home of Patti and Denny Stanton
At times, the Kentwood home of Patti and Denny Stanton sounded like the bleachers at a football game.
"Touchdown!" Denny Stanton shouted every time Obama got off a line he liked.
Press Photo/Katie Barnes
Patti Stanton, left, looks over at her husband, Denny Stanton, as he cheers during Barack Obama's acceptance speech.
Then, the Obama volunteer stood and raised both hands, amusing everyone jammed in his living room to watch Obama.
Stanton, 61, is a financial adviser who has voted Republican all his life. This year is different.
"America is going to have to sacrifice and work together. It is not going to be easy."
He was not the only convert in the room.
"I voted Republican the last 16 years," said Jenison resident Sue Maciak, a career consultant. "Not this time. I am just fed up with the way politics are being done now."
On the other end of the room, 18-year Allison Karp, of Kentwood, described her recent political transformation.
A friend persuaded her to give the campaign a try. Now, she can't stop.
"I was sitting around and watching TV. Now, I'm going in there (headquarters) and working pretty much from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
"It's a real big deal for me."
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