Today is the day! I had the great experience of going to the polls today with my entire family. I held my son, Sam in one arm, while I filled out my ballot with the other. In the polling station next to me was my wife, Hilary, who had our daughter, Grace attached to her hip as she filled out her ballot.
It is that moment that it really connected. As my candidate has said many times, that this election isn't about him; it is about all of you. Barack Obama is the name I checked for President, but I voted not for him, but for me...and my wife...and my daughter...and my son; my mother, father, two brothers, mulitple brothers and sisters in-law, my father-in-law, cousins, aunts, uncles, friends and neighbors.
Many of them may not support Barack Obama, but my vote was still for them. I just pray that when all the votes are counted we find ourselves on a new path. It may be uncertain, it may seem risky, but it will be a path in a new direction. And with risk comes reward...for all of us, whether you voted for him or not.
It can't happen without your vote...YOU are the change we have been waiting for.
Get out there and vote.
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