A few days ago I
diaried about why I work for
Ciro.
Today, the response from this community has amazed me.
I want to thank everyone who has rallied around Ciro today. Before he left the campaign office today for appointments and engagements he had away from the office he was grinning, and even kind of laughing at my response to what kept flying up.
He's new to this community and I have talked to him at length about the netroots, the power of the blogosphere and why people participate. It's a passion I had long before I became a campaign staffer and one that I know I will continue to have long after I settle into some existance of a normal life - and I knew that he was just the kind of candidate I would support.
Ciro was excited to post the diary. He sat down with me, and I typed as he talked, and he just got more and more excited about the idea of being able to share his message.
Because when it comes down to this - it's all about sharing what you believe in. Ciro believes passionately in working for the people of his district.
Clearly I have to get back to work - you all have really helped turned this into an exciting day! But I wanted you to know that as a staffer, as a blogger and as a Democrat, I appreaciate everyones support and I promise you that if a diary is on this site under the author "Ciro for Congress" it is because it was written, or, at least dictated, by Ciro himself - not a slick communications consultant or speech writer.
Thank you again. Please feel free to contact me with questions or queries!