Keep up the fight

Today Amber, Sara and I had an amazing opportunity to get up close to the person we want to lead our country. Hillary Clinton picked up the endorsement of North Carolina's governor today and did so at a last minute, quickly organized event. We received an email about 9:30 last night for the event that started at 7am today. I don't know how many people were there, maybe 150-200, but we were among the first to be in line and get a seat -- most people in attendance were standing.

At the end of her speech, she came off the stage to meet and greet the audience. Sara got her copy of a TIME magazine with Hillary on the cover signed (first picture) and Amber brought her copy of Hillary's autobiography to get it signed. Hillary came within a couple feet of me, I held out the book and she signed it (second picture).

I wasn't expecting to be star struck, but afterward we were all on cloud nine and I have to admit I was kind of shaking. I guess it was the adrenaline. It was awesome to not only see her, but also get so close to someone who is usually so untouchable. After all, she is the former First Lady, a US Senator AND she happens to be the first woman to run for President! How amazing is that? I loved every second of it.

I am gravely concerned about the outcome of this election. I don't like Barack, and I certainly don't like John. I guess I might consider writing Hillary in if she doesn't get the nomination, as I truly feel McCain and Obama are the wrong choice. It's an uphill battle for Hillary, and I can't believe I am saying that. Six months ago I would have thought she had it in the bag. Who is Barack, anyway, and why aren't more people asking? He has a George Bush-esque hold on people and I can't for the life of me figure it out. I think he's incredibly naive and his goals and promises are ones no politician, not even the President of the United States, can't achieve or keep.