"If we can send 50 women into space. Then we will one day launch a woman into the White House."
It's been a couple of months since the Primaries had ended, even longer since the adventure of the Indy Race, but with the DNC convention in full swing, I have to admit, it's stirred that excitement again.
I don't think I've ever been this attached to a convention. I've always watched them, but never felt fully invested. To say I was a bit excited to hear Hillary Clinton speak again, would be a slight understatement. And I have to say that last night she, like no other politician before her, once again inspired me. She made me proud to be a democrat, proud to be an American and proud to be a woman in the 21st Century.
Being part of this process was such an amazing experience. Never before have we had two candidates that in their very being promoted change. Both Obama and Hillary inspired a new generation the importance of their vote. Each taught us the struggles we still have to face regarding race and gender.
"You never gave in. You never gave up. And together we made history."
In the midst of what could have been a political debacle, Hillary rallied the Democratic Party and firmly supported Obama as "her candidate" in a way that I commend. There was no sign of a sore loser or any sense of insincerity. The delegates were on their feet for most of the speech. Cheering her on and like her or not...supporting her every comment.
In what could be the best speech of her political career, Hillary did what she had to do. Bring on 2016...
"No Way, No How, No McCain"
No comments:
Post a Comment