As a teacher who works everyday to give his non-native English speaking students a chance to succeed.
As a student who is working hard to achieve his own success and increase his knowledge.
As a brother of another student who is just about to finish and enter the workforce.
As a son of a man and woman who are about to retire and are watching their 401k plans disintegrate.
As a grandson of a very ill grandmother who I hope will make it to see the coming inauguration.
As a strong supporter of immigrants, who add to our state's culture, and bring with them new ideas and interesting food & culture.
As a friend of gay men and women, who I would like to see have the same rights and options as anyone to live and love in their life
As a speaker of five languages who communicates with the diverse and disparate members of our great state.
As a person who grew up in Northern Virginia, and has seen the change as time has brought new jobs, people, and cultures to our area.
As a person who visited family in central Virginia and enjoyed the beauty of our lakes, mountains, and history.
As a student who lived and learned in Richmond, and found a place to call home in the former capital of the Confederacy.
As a life-long Virginian, who loves this state from the bottom of his heart.
I ask that please Virginia...
Vote for Obama on Election Day.