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I had the pleasure tonight of attending a fundraiser for Barack Obama in San Francisco. There was a tremendous amount of excitement around the event. Outside of the Fairmont Hotel, throngs of people carrying “CHANGE” signs lined the streets hoping to catch a glimpse of the candidate. There was a dinner for about 200 people and a larger reception for approximately 1000 individuals. Jackson Browne and Graham Nash performed at the reception and kept the energy high all night. Nancy Pelosi gave a rousing introduction of Obama.I was able to speak to the Senator for a few minutes as he gave me some thoughts on my race. He said, “I’ve been keeping up with your race, and things are going to work out just fine based on what I’ve seen. Just be yourself.” During his address at the reception he talked about the need for better healthcare for families, prioritizing efforts to “green” communities, and why it’s important for leaders/government to avoid the influence of big lobbies (insurance, oil, etc.). It’s clear that he has tremendous momentum heading into next week and I’m excited to attend the convention in Denver to watch history take place as he accepts the nomination.
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