So last night after I had dinner with my parents I decided to stop by my local campaign office to pick up a button in support of the candidate I chose for president. A little late to start showcasing my support, I know, but better late than never. 
So I stop by for a button and they somehow convince me to stay until the polls close to make phone calls asking people for their support at the polls.
Ok they didn’t have to do much convincing for 2 reasons. 1) I don’t really know how to say ‘no’ to people, though if you ask my husband he’ll tell you I’m pretty good at saying to ‘no’ to him. and 2) I’m very proud of myself for being able to choose a candidate on my own without the influence of other’s opinions, so it wasn’t a stretch for me to want to spend 45 minutes of my time last night campaigning for a politician.
I’m stepping up my political prowess. 4 years ago I went to a rally in support of Kerry/Edwards. On election night I played electoral beer pong and fell down a a whole flight of wet fire escape stairs. And I still maintain that the two weren’t connected! But after doing all of that, I still didn’t vote.
This election season I not only voted but I also actively supported a candidate! That’s amazing to me, seeing as I’m prone to pick someone by the way they look or how cool their name sounds. Ross Perot? Had both of those things going for him if I had been old enough to vote!
So what’s fun is even if my candidate doesn’t receive the nomination from my party for the road to the White House, at least I had a small part in trying to help them reach their goals.
And I also got a button and a t-shirt out of it, and that’s just awesome.
I wonder, when will the lure of a free t shirt wear off?
*kisses*
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every little bit helps – and who cares if a free t-shirt lures you in?? I’m proud of you! we all need to be educated when it comes to this election
Girl, I will do nearly anything for a free t-shirt. Um, free t-shirts are half the reason I run so many races!
Pat on the back for voting though, what a good American you are! 
As far as I’m concerned, the lure of a free t-shirt will NEVER wear off. And good for you for getting involved!
Free stuff definitely has it’s charms
That’s all sorts of awesome that you participated. If I weren’t so annoyed, I’d probably do the same thing.
I don’t know nuttin about no politix.
I think it’s really commendable you stepped up to the plate like that last night. Maybe you’re making up for lost time?! Either way, it’s a heck of a lot more than most of us can say we’ve done.
This is the first year I’ve actually ever cared about the election and not been influenced by my parent’s vote to cast my own. It’s sort of empowering.
I want to get a button or sticker or something in support of my candidate pick, Barack Obama, but I don’t know where to go. I know that’s totally ignorant for someone who has internet access and lives in a city, but its true.
Wow, good for you!! I’m shamefully horrible about my political awareness, but I do vote and for the first time I really feel strongly about the person that I think should win.
Enjoy that t-shirt and rock that button you Number One Citizen, you!!
Hi love! I did not vote, though I did watch the results throughout the night.
and it’s a good feeling to know that you can distinguish yourself from others 
the lure of a free t will never, ever. wear off.
i totally would have done it for the tshirt. obama won in NC right?
We want to see the Tshirt!
Good for you!!! That’s awesome. And Passionista- you can go to the official Barack Obama website www. barackobama.com and order from there. If you want a t-shirt, make sure to get a size bigger than you normally wear because they fit pretty small and there’s currently a back order.
the lure of a free t-shirt wears off when it becomes a bed shirt!
way to show your political support…i neglected to register to vote on time….oh well!
ps- I don’t know if this late or not cause I usually just read my google reader, but I love your new May banner.