I hope there are some people out there reading this blog and I hope there are those who can appreciate the significance of what just happened a few minutes ago as I write.
I watched as an arena full of people, even the media, were stuck in sheer surprise as Illinois passed (a huge surprise since everyone thought they would want to cast the votes that put Obama over the threshold needed to clinch the nomination). You could audibly hear the gasp as Illinois passed to New York, Hillary Clinton's home state. Within seconds it occured to most around that the state of NY, in a show of incredible unity, was going to cast the votes to take Obama over the top. But then, the cameras projected throughout the arena as Hillary Clinton walked up the the podium in NY. The crowd gasped even louder as the reality set in that Hillary Clinton was about to announce the votes that would put Obama over the top...what a message. What symbolism. What history. Until Obama is inaugerated as the next President of the United States, there will be no other political symbol or moment more powerful than that which Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama orchestrated tonight. What a beautiful and powerful expression of unity. I am truly honored.
I will blog more later. WOW!
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OK Erik...maybe I am a dork, but that gave me chills. How cool. The Democrats needed to show some unity.
Uh...when you get back, we are going to need to discuss that hat of yours. :)
Shari
What a moment that must have been! Thanks for sharing. Seems like Hillary is positioning herself for the future...are you ready to start up her 2012 campaign????
Just boiled all the water out of the pasta because I was so engrossed in your blog! How fabulous that you are able to take part in something that you've always wanted to experience. Your explanations are great and I love the play by play. Live it up!
Janice
Wow!!!! This is amazing! Steven told me about the site and we are up way beyond his bed time looking at all your blogs and videos.....heyyy mr. B it's steven. u looked sooooooo sick in that hat!!!!! wear it to school one day for me hahaha congrates!!!! Thanks for sharing all this great information with all of the kids. Steven and Dina
Dang, sorry I missed all that, Erik. It must have been something. So, where do you think Hillary will be positioned after the election? Surely somewhere significant....
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