My First Caucus

I have always voted on election day. Last night was my first caucus.

I was thrilled to be surrounded by my neighbors and the excitement that was in the air. Where I was and who I voted for didn't matter. We were in a small elementary school just blocks from my house. We were there as a community participating. The caucus leader asked for a show of hands to see how many people were at there first caucus and more than half stood up.

It was a stunning experience. Following the prescribed protocol and listening to the debates as ordinary people stood up to stump for their candidates in simple heartfelt language.

Afterwards I went home and my daughter asked me to help her dissect the Declaration of Independence and for the first time in a long time I felt like a part of the heartbeat of this country.

I want to thank everyone who participated in the process last night. It was a renewal of spirit, faith and hope.