Politics Unusual

August 3rd:
I read in the newspaper that Senator Barack Obama, also known as the presumptive democratic nominee, was going to be in Elkhart (which is a little over 1/2 an hour from my part of South Bend) on August 6th. However, there were only 1,000 (free) tickets available, being handed out at the Elkhart Campaign for Change office on August 4th, at which I could not be. So, seeing as how I'm a volunteer for the campaign in South Bend, I asked the regional field director if I could volunteer at the event. He said sure, I'd have to be there at 6AM, and I explained I needed a ride. I found one and went to the event.

August 6th:
4:15 AM: I woke up and got ready to go.
5:00 AM: I was picked up.
5:45 AM: I arrived in Elkhart at Concord High School.
6:00 AM: I was herded with the other volunteers and assigned to be an usher.
6:30 AM: I went through the heavy security to the building and went to the gym where the event was to be held.
7:15 AM: Doors opened to the ticket holders. I directed them to seats.
9:30 AM: The Feild Organizer for Elkhart spoke briefly to thank people for coming.
10:00 AM: Senator Evan Bayh (of Indiana) introduced Sen. Obama
10:10 AM: Senator Obama spoke for about 20 minutes, and then took 7 questions from the audience.
After his speech: I wanted to shake his hand, and was in position to do so, but my Field Organizer decided to pull me to sign up volunteers. Oh well.

Yesterday, due to certain circumstances, I was able to meet Jill Long Thompson, Democratic candidate for Governor of Indiana. She was very sweet.

Also, I am applying for an internship with the Campaign for Change (Obama's campaign). I'm not getting my hopes up, but I am sending in my resume.