I am in the midst of my Kitsap County, Washington, Democratic Convention. It is being held at Olympic High School in East Bremerton, Washington. There are 2000 people in attendance. Four years ago, 500 people attended. This is democracy in action and a tribute to the excitement and enthusiasm surrounding the election for president this year.
We have been enduring interminable speeches from every candidate for state, county and local offices. It is clear that someone who wants to be deeply involved in party politics has to be prepared for significant periods of brain death.
Initially, when I attended my local precinct caucus and became a delegate to the county convention I was excited about doing my part of my candidate, Barack Obama. Now that I have spent the better part of a beautiful spring Saturday sitting in a high school gymnasium listening to speeches which are all from the template of Democratic Party orthodoxy, I feel I have fulfilled my obligation. Everyone supports the working man and woman. Everyone supports choice. I am yawning after the 20th speech. It is like watching paint dry.
The important issue has been determined. Approximately 70% of the delegates support Obama.
I am now waiting to make my exit, but first we have to go through the final tabulation.
Stepping back a moment....it is really amazing that we are at an event where the choices for the Democratic nominee for President are between a woman and a man who happens to be black.
That is a result of many years of effort by many people. It is especially a testament to the efforts of the Democratic Party and its many members. We have much more work to do. Today, however, for a moment, we can celebrate what has been achieved.
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