New insignia for a new president?

So this version of the presidential seal was used one time for an event, and then put away...followed by the renewed attacks of "elitism" and such, just because of the latin phrasing, mainly. (Vero possumus = Yes we can.)

It seems as if every time this man takes a step, he's too this or too that for "the average working-class American" to vote for, as if there is a unified bloc of voters that can't vote for a person that doesn't fit every single thing on their checklist.

I can't wait to for the re-reveal of this seal on Nov. 5, for the world to see...

Sorry for the delay...

...but I promise I will be back soon with the regular updates.

In other news, guess who might be meeting with a DC superdelegate and a regular CNN contributor for the Democratic Party at this year's DNCC? (Hint: Her book, Cooking With Grease, talks about her life in politics, including her job as Al Gore's 2000 campaign chair.)

Could this possibly lead to a meeting with the future President Obama himself...?

Guess who's going to Denver...

ME!!!

It truly was democracy at its finest. I won with about 3/4 of the vote from our entire senate district delegation. For those who don't know, Victoria County is part of Senate District 18, made up of 19 counties. The final count was like 120+ for me, about 35-40 for the other nominee from Fort Bend County.

To Stephanie, Dorothy, Sallie Ann, and Aimee - it was hard, but I'm glad we all had a chance. I appreciate your support during the vote, as well as now. I promise to represent you and SD-18 very well.

Michael Flowers from Bastrop County will be attending as the male Obama delegate from our SD, and Chelsie W. (can't think of the last name, but I believe the initial is correct) from Fort Bend county is an at-large delegate for Obama.

I smell additional contributors to the blog...

Today's quotes, thus far

About the TX Supreme Court Justice nominees: "When they ask you who you are, just tell them, 'JUSTICE, ya sons of b****es!!!'"

Sen. Leticia Van de Putte, of San Antonio: "We've all been in relationships...you fight, but eventually you stop fighting. You get back together...my husband and I have 6 kids. And as he likes to say, 'the make-up sex is soooo good!'"

Other notable quotables coming up...

Kickoff to credentials

Last night's kickoff reception was an apparent success. Both sides came together to mingle, dance, and bid in the silent auction. There were two separate events - a party for Obama and an event for Clinton. In the spirit of unity, everyone was invited to both, but the spot to be at was Club de Ville, site of the Obama party. You would not believe the number of people with Hillary buttons and stickers who were partying and cheering and yelling "OBAMA!!!!" and holding signs with his name on them... It was a truly proud and FUN moment. Shouts out to the DJs too! Pics to come later today, after we've taken care of some business for SD-18.

Update

Sorry, I forgot to mention that tonight's meeting is for all Obama delegates AND alternates.

6007 N. Main, Victoria TX 77904

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Hopefully this helps!

Welcome

Good morning and welcome to all of those who may be visiting. This is the start of an exciting time right now, and I hope that we can come together and capture all of this enthusiasm and energy from the primary season, and turn it towards coming together and pushing through the general election.

This weekend is the Texas Democratic Convention (my first), and I will be live-blogging the entire weekend, so stay tuned for updates. On that note, I am also running for NATIONAL DELEGATE for Senator Obama. I have never been more nervous or more excited in recent history than I am this week. The next post will be a little more campaigning for myself...

So this evening there is a meeting in Victoria County for Victoria, Calhoun, Aransas, Dewitt, Jackson, Goliad, Refugio, and Lavaca counties' Obama delegates. Our field organizer for senate district 18, Nat Troy, will be present to give out more info and to answer any questions, as well as to give us some options or ideas for strategy as far as efficiency and things go. It's at 6:30pm @ Las Palmas restaurant TODAY, Tuesday, June 3.


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Lastly, today is the end of the primaries. Congratulations, Senator Obama!!!