So not much of a diary, but Al Giordano at the Field has a thread up asking readers to make the case for their candidate to a super-delegate, Debra Kozikowsk, who will be reading the responses.
Please go respond to this post with your own story--(and of course keep it civil and polite).
http://ruralvotes.com/...
If you do post your case at the Field, please cross-post it in the comments to this diary, if you don't mind.
My own post after the jump.
Deb,
I’m a gay man originally from Dallas, Texas who was raised in a Christian fundamentalist household. I’ve always been at odds with my family’s political views, but this year, we’ve chosen the same candidate–Barack Obama. The country is fed up with the war, the healthcare crisis, rising energy costs, and the strained economy. It wants a choice–a real choice–to break out of the pattern and start out on a new foot with someone who is bold enough to bring new people and new ideas to the table. I’m sure you’ve read similar situations, but I’m far from unique. There are many people out there ready to give their support to Barack Obama from all walks of life and all political spectrums……he’s a once-in-a-lifetime candidate, and you’d do well to chose him.
I live in Chicago a few blocks from where the Obamas lived. I voted for him in 2002, and he’s never disappointed me. As a supporter, I’ve been able to hold my head high because of the integrity with which he runs his campaign and the courage he has shown in tackling old problems with innovative, and sometimes unpopular, approaches.
There you have it. Chose wisely.