My wife made me canvas for Obama; here's what I learned

[Kber]

My wife made me canvas for Obama; here's what I learned

Charlotte, N.C. - There has been a lot of speculation that Barack Obama might win the election due to his better "ground game" and superior campaign organization.

I had the chance to view that organization up close this month when I canvassed for him. I'm not sure I learned much about his chances, but I learned a lot about myself and about this election.

Let me make it clear: I'm pretty conservative. I grew up in the suburbs. I voted for George H.W. Bush twice, and his son once. I was disappointed when Bill Clinton won, and disappointed he couldn't run again.

I encouraged my son to join the military. I was proud of him in Afghanistan, and happy when he came home, and angry when he was recalled because of the invasion of Iraq. I'm white, 55, I live in the South and I'm definitely going to get a bigger tax bill if Obama wins.

http://www.csmonitor.com/2008/1103/p09s02-coop.html

[Jackpine Radical]

1. A very nice human-interest piece.

Edit: Typo. Duh.

[Big Blue Marble]

2. That is very touching.

It brought tears to my eyes. It truly captures what this election means to so many of us.

[Bobbieo]

6. This story tells me the 'good guys' can win and we are going to!!!!

[trof]

3. "I've learned that this election is about the heart of America."

"It's about the young people who are losing hope and the old people who have been forgotten. It's about those who have worked all their lives and never fully realized the promise of America, but see that promise for their grandchildren in Barack Obama. The poor see a chance, when they often have few. I saw hope in the eyes and faces in those doorways.

My wife and I went out last weekend to knock on more doors. But this time, not because it was her idea. I don't know what it's going to do for the Obama campaign, but it's doing a lot for me."
Jonathan Curley is a banker. He voted for George H.W. Bush twice and George W. Bush once.

OK, I teared up.

[Andy823]

4. That was great!

I have to agree with him, it's all about the future of our children and grandchildren. They are the ones that will be trying to make ends meet, raise a family and live the american dream. With McCain there is not dream, just more of the same thing. More "corporate" welfare, more money for the richest people in the country, and more war. I wont my children to have a better future than that!

[dorktv]

5. Nice.

[rhett o rick]

7. So are you wealthy? "and I'm definitely going to get a bigger tax bill if Obama wins. " ?? nm

[Boo Boo]

16. Story says he's a banker. /nt

[willing dwarf]

8. "This election is about the heart of America" So TRUE!

Here's my favorite part

"this election is about the heart of America. It's about the young people who are losing hope and the old people who have been forgotten. It's about those who have worked all their lives and never fully realized the promise of America, but see that promise for their grandchildren in Barack Obama. The poor see a chance, when they often have few."

This fellow wrote this with the clarity and energy that comes when a person experiences something real and true. He poured it into his writing.

[vssmith]

9. Hope next time your wife doesn't have to MAKE you

[Barack_America]

10. Click the link.

This was not written by the OP.

[vssmith]

12. My bad

[BlooInBloo]

11. One at a time. :)))))

[seaker]

13. Worthwhile

Isn't this the point of the whole thing?

[renie408]

14. Great story. n/t

[rhett o rick]

15. Didn't anyone think it odd that he will have a larger tax bill under Obama?? nm

[PretzelWarrior]

17. meaning he's well off. that is even cooler. maybe he's a plumber.