My family and I have given this election a lot of thought.
Our country is in a rough spot, and we're going to need some serious change. There's only one candidate ready to deliver it -- and that's Barack Obama.....
Every day I talk to someone else who's never voted for a Democrat, but now they're voting for Barack Obama. They realize that Barack understands what we're going through here in North Carolina. And they're ready for change.
So I've made up my mind, and I'm ready to get involved. I know that I could never have won a race without my pit crew, and I know Barack can't win this one without us.
Can you sign up to volunteer this last crucial week?
When I talk to folks about why I support Barack, I just tell it like I see it.
There's been a lot thrown at him this election, and he's stayed calm, positive, and focused. I know a little something about how important it is to stay cool under pressure.
And with all the dangers in our world today, that's the kind of rock-solid leadership our country needs.
These days, I run a small country ham and pork skins business. Barack Obama will fight for a fair economy where small businesses like mine have the freedom to grow, and he'll defend the Second Amendment to protect the hunter's way of life.
But the most important reasons I'm speaking out for Barack Obama are named Robert and Meredith, my two children. My wife Lisa and I talked it over, and honestly, we know in our gut that their future is more secure if Barack Obama is president.
At the end of the day, there's just nothing more important than that.
That's why I'm going to talk to my neighbors this week, and I'm asking you to do the same. This election in North Carolina is going to be one of the closest ever, and we all need to lend a hand.
Join me by volunteering this week:
http://my.barackobama.com/...
I've been in a lot of races in my life. But this may be the most important one of all. So let's all get in gear and win it together.
Yours,
Junior Johnson
P.S. -- I know what it means to run an aggressive race, but I also know what it means to compete with integrity. Have you gotten one of these pre-recorded calls that are flooding our state smearing Barack Obama's character and questioning his patriotism? That's crossing the line, and North Carolinians deserve better. Help fight back by canvassing this week to tell your neighbors the truth about Barack.
Junior Johnson is one of the founding fathers of NASCAR. Tom Wolfe's story, Kandy-Kolored Tangerine-Flake Streamlined Baby was about Junior. He was a convicted Moonshiner and when they talk about how NASCAR grew from the high speed cars of the moonshine era, Junior is one of those guys. He was also one of the biggest and best cheaters in NASCAR. Even late in his car owner career (early 90's) he got caught cheating with one of his cars and they suspended him for a month. His wife ran the team for him until he came back. As a car owner in the sport, guys Like Darrel Waltrip and Bill Eliott drove for him. As his legend has grown he has become rather beloved by the race fans. I never saw him race but I have watched him working the pits in Charlotte when he was still active in the sport.
His support for Obama could actually be a game changer in North Carolina. He is that well know down there. NASCAR is the most Republican leaning sport in America and Junior Johnson announcing that he is voting Democrat is pretty fucking amazing. I'm ready to go out and buy some fine Junior Johnson fine Pork Products...yes-sir-re-bub
UPDATE - WOW! Recomended list....thanks to all of you. I have never posted before but when I saw this news I felt it had to be done. By the way, among other things Junior is credited with discovering how to draft another car and then sling shot past it...just thought you had to know this.
Update - Some folks have been sending me links to back this all up. Take them for what they are worth.
http://dependableerection.blogspot.c...
http://ebr303.blogspot.com/...
http://www.indyweekblogs.com/...
Update - It seems some folks have a real problem with my chosen user name. Frankly I don't care, but here is some clarification on how I came up with it: The Nazi Doogie Howser is in reference to the role Neil Patrick Harris did in Star Ship Troopers. When I see him on screen all I can think of is how good he looks in a what apears to be an SS uniform. Considering how much of a right wing reactionary Heinlein was it all kinda fit.
Final Update - Another Kossac posted on this before I did today. Send him some love.http://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/10/27/9392/0684