I want to start this blog off by saying this was by far the best day of my trip here. It started around 6 AM when a volunteer picked us up from the Hotel. We were heading to a rally to welcome Bill and Hillary to New Hampshire. It was still dark it when we began to do some visibility where the cars were driving in. The whole groups of volunteers/interns/staff were chanting to pump everyone up for the event. Damaris and I were holding a huge Hillary sign (pictured above) when we both decided to use the restroom. We went inside and were caught in the chaos while the area was cleared for security reasons. We literally were stuck inside and began to chat with a woman who lives in NH. We talked about how important NH is to the primary and what we thought the outcome might be. IT was a good chat because we were interacting with a woman who lives here on a different scale than say canvassing. What she said to me really separated in my mind NH voters to that compared of other states. She said she had invites from Obama’s campaign when Oprah was touring with him and she really wanted to go. Well this woman has been a long Hillary supporter and told us that she wanted to see Oprah but decided against it because she felt it would be for the wrong reasons. Anyways when we were let into the main hanger where the rally was held we met our fellow classmates. We ended up getting a very good spot to watch the rally. I remember we were so excited! When they walked into the room the presence that the Clintons have is unbelievable. They say a lot without saying anything. I was the first out of the whole rally to shake Hillary’s hand and then Chelsea and then Bill. Bill spoke a few words and then introduced Hillary. She creates this energy that is just out of this world. When she spoke, people listened. I like how she explains her plans and how she wants to go about carrying them out. I enjoyed the question and answer portion as well where random folks were able to ask questions such as healthcare or share there stories with Hillary. It was interesting to see these events play out live because I am so used to seeing it on TV that it made me appreciate the work that goes into putting these things together. She made and interesting comment that I have seen circulating the News “ It took a Clinton to clean up after the first bush and I think it will take a Second Clinton to clean up after this one!” I really liked this quote and gave a huge cheer at the rally. After the speech was over we got to meet the Clintons again and were able to talk with them a bit longer than when the entered. I found it amazing that they were so down to earth and relatable. We went back to the office after the rally all pumped and inspired, we could not stop talking about our morning. Emilio, Steve, and I were sent out to do some visibility on Library Hill. I found this so much fun as people were giving us thumbs up and honking. It is true we got the occasional thumbs down or honk for the wrong reasons but for the most part people in Nashua are so political informed and involved. I felt like in other place we may have no even been noticed. We stood around here for about two hours and went back to the office to make Hillary signs for another event scheduled for the evening. We then drove to Milford to do visibility for Hillary at the NH annual Democratic 100 Club Dinner. Our office was so into it, just about everyone was screaming from the top of there lungs. Damaris and I decided to take another bathroom break where we ran into Joan Ashwell who is the Chair of the Strafford County Democratic Committee in NH. They were very pleasant as we discussed who we are and what we were doing in NH. After this, we were doing Visibility when we were fortunate enough to come across two tickets to the 100 Club Dinner. After talking, it through with the fellow Clintonites 3 of us wanted to go. We talked to Mrs. Ashwell who informed us we could pick up another ticket at the event. We were so excited we immediately found a way home. We dressed the part and hailed a cab. At the dinner, everyone was so pumped up and excited to hear from the candidates. I enjoyed all of the speeches, but I would have to say Dennis Kucinich brought forth the most attention for his strong speech and obvious enthusiasm. He moved that whole room tonight and brought forth thought amongst one another. Damaris, Debbie, and I were fortunate enough to meet him and his wife (pictured above). We also met Dick Gephardt and he was a very sincere person. (pictured above). Raymond Buckley did an excellent job hosting the event and deserves much kudos. We had a great time at the event and were very appreciative to have had attended. I am very excited about this weekend and am looking forward to primary day!
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