This is the button I wore on primary day this year when I went into the booth and cast my vote for a woman for president. It’s the button my grandmother wore when she fought for women’s suffrage.
Tonight we witnessed why I voted for this remarkable woman — Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton!
The bottomless strength, the tenacity, the courage, the class, the grace under such enormous pressure. Few would be able to keep from shrinking under such intense scrutiny and media bashing.
Not Hillary. She gave us her best tonight. She gave us her heart. She gave us her soul.
I recalled the second time we met, in which there was a moment when there were no cameras around to scrutinize her. She started speaking to me about the Constitution, and how brilliant the men who framed it were, and all that document means to this nation. I saw her face light up and was struck by the awe she expressed for that sacred document.
Tonight, I saw that same look in her eyes. She cares, she believes so fervently in the promise of America. You can understand why it would be hard for her to not “keep going,” as she quoted Harriet Tubman telling those on the Underground Railroad, and pull for the party when she feels so concerned about the future of this country.
Don’t worry, Hillary. I’d NEVER vote for John McCain. (No way, no how!)
But I have a deep sorrow that your name will not be on that ballot. YOU are the candidate that inspires me and millions of other Americans.
Congratulations on the
speech of a lifetime, Hillary
… from one of the invisibles! : )
