BELATED MA convention delegate update - John Bonifaz photo & message [View All]

[debbierlus]

I did it. I was a state delegate for the first time. I wasn't able to go to the fun part (Friday night when Kennedy spoke, Kerry was there, and there was free food & drinks galore). I couldn't spring for the hotel. But, I did go on Saturday.

It was a long day. But, it was fun. I got lots of free canidate buttons & t-shirts. Lots of magnets for the fridge. Signed lots of petitions. Met some of the state reps.

Michael Dukasis spoke. Kitty Dukasis hung out in my delegate section. (She is SO tiny).

There are three contested races. Three contenders for Governor. Three for Lt. Governor. Two for Secretary of state. They all gave speeches. Each had a video shown on double screens in the convention center, and they talked for about five-ten minutes.

Everyone who is running ended up on the ballot. I thought that was a good thing, except for one of the woman who is running for Lt. governor. She was a horrible speaker, and she did a embarrassing spoof video. Not qualified at all. I fear she will take votes away from the other woman (Andrea Silbert) who is INCREDIBLE.

Highlight moment: John Bonifaz's father was in my section. He was a delegate as well. John came up to our section, and I had to meet him. (He is running for Secretary of State). He is so wonderful. So passionate about voting rights, such a very nice person. I told him I wanted a picture to post on DU, and he told me to THANK the on-line community and stressed how much our support is needed. (If you don't know John Bonifaz, he is a leading attorney in the fight against election fraud. His name was mentioned in the Rolling Stone article on the stolen 2004 election this week, and he has testified before Congress with John Conyers. He is a spit-fire. He is one of the leaders in the fight to expose the corruption in the current system). Photo or link to photo (I often can't get it to show up directly in post!) at the end of this post!

Overall, I had a good time. It was worth it to see how the process works up close and personal. I plan on running again in the next election.

If I had one observation that I would share, it would be we need MUCH more youth and minority involvement. Mainly white. Mainly over 50. Bless them all. But, NOT a good cross-section of our population. (I live in MA).

Anyway, here is my photo of myself & John Bonifaz: You may have to go to the link, I never can get my photos to post direct.