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AsherWI

(84 posts) Tue Jan 24, 2012, 11:56 PM Jan 2012

I have a good story [View all]

When I was canvassing a neighborhood while running for Mayor this past month, I had a citizen tell me that she wished more young people like me would get involved in politics and in their community. I agreed. I told her Barack Obama inspired me to run for office and serve my community.

I'm running for State Assembly now because I lost the mayoral race but I wish we could get more young people involved across the country.

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I have a good story [View all] AsherWI Jan 2012 OP

That IS a good story obamanut2012 Jan 2012 #1

Good on you, and good luck! frazzled Jan 2012 #2

good luck onethatcares Jan 2012 #3

The little people AsherWI Jan 2012 #4

My messages always get hidden... AsherWI Jan 2012 #5

Try again without soliciting for funds as that may have been the issue. And... uppityperson Jan 2012 #8

One of the Admins... AsherWI Jan 2012 #9

That is good. In which case, maybe try reposting your contact info, without soliciting for money? uppityperson Jan 2012 #10

I'll check that out. Thanks. n/t AsherWI Jan 2012 #15

Did they give permission for you to fundraise? obamanut2012 Jan 2012 #11

You sure matured a lot, kid. Shining Jack Jan 2012 #28

Good for you! I wish more young people would get involved. Honeycombe8 Jan 2012 #6

Like I always say... AsherWI Jan 2012 #7

Post a link to your website. I'll take a look. nt Honeycombe8 Jan 2012 #14

Will I get flagged if I do? AsherWI Jan 2012 #16

Not by me. I'll take a look. Keep up the good work! nt Honeycombe8 Jan 2012 #17

Thank you nt AsherWI Jan 2012 #18

Well, it looks great! But shouldn't you be on the front page? Honeycombe8 Jan 2012 #19

It's me in yellow. MILWAUKEE! AsherWI Jan 2012 #20

Link to my campaign website AsherWI Jan 2012 #22

put your website link in your SwampG8r Jan 2012 #26

Agreed. mmonk Jan 2012 #12

...man Ellipsis Jan 2012 #13

Don't give up! Best of luck to you and keep us posted!! nt gateley Jan 2012 #21

good luck to you.. HipChick Jan 2012 #23

Thank you!! nt AsherWI Jan 2012 #24

Good for you! renate Jan 2012 #25

My ActBlue fundraising page AsherWI Jan 2012 #27