My SC family's uplifting Obama voting story today...

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I live in New Jersey and have children, grandchildren and a great-granddaughter in South Carolina.

I called my family this morning to see if they had voted. They had just returned from doing so and mentioned that my grandson was extremely disappointed he was not allowed to vote.

He is 17 will turn 18 in October and, therefore, eligible to vote in both the primary and GE. He was recruited to register to vote in his high school.

I am a long-standing member of Democratic Underground and I voiced my and Stephen's disappointment to the DU family. Everyone was very supportive and helpful and suggested Stephen return to the polling place and request a provisional ballot.

He did so and was able to cast a provisional ballot, and it made his day! (And mine, LOL.)

Stephen, along with his parents then proceeded to Obama's headquarters and informed them of the problem my grandson encountered.

I'm happy to say everything turned out well, and I feel it was an excellent lesson for Stephen. Our young people should not be discouraged, especially when showing interest in being a part of the political process.

Stephen was also one of 17 high-schoolers selected to attend the Democratic debate last week. Following is the article, along with Stephen's (Williams) comment:

http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/politics/story/322953.html

Heated jabs excite area high schoolers

By Claudia Lauer - The Sun News

Watching the Democratic debate with high school students was like watching a basketball game with audible reactions at each shot.

"Wow, he really just said that," Taylor Martin, a Carolina Forest High School student, said after a Sen. Barack Obama jab at Sen. Hillary Clinton.

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"I'm leaning toward Barack Obama, but I'm hoping that one of the candidates will just wow me tonight," said Chantel Lucas, a Carolina Forest High School student.

Most who attended scribbled furiously to take notes on the issues each candidate brought up, but during jabs thrown between candidates, many jaws dropped and the students looked at each other for reactions.

"I think it's only natural that is responding the way he is. He's on the defensive," said Stephen Williams, a Carolina Forest High student who said he was supporting Obama before the debates began.

"I'm very impressed that he's not backing down to please the audience."

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Sandler, who attended the Republican debate, said the atmosphere at each debate was very different.

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[JohnnyLib2]

1. Terrific story. Thanks!

Can we look for Stephen on DU? :thumbsup: :hi: :kick:

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3. For sure!

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[Frances]

2. I read your first post

So glad you got good advice that worked.

Thanks for letting us know how things turned out.

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4. Yes, DU can be a wonderful place.

You are quite welcome.



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5. It's been a long, but wonderful day.

Goodnight all, and



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