One Democrat for Obama

Got this in my Inbox today. It's from the local Democratic District Chair here in Leesburg.

Happy New Year All,

Hope you all are well rested because this year will prove to be rather busy. First off we have a priamary on February 12th!

The state party has qualified SIX of the Democratic candidates for the presidential primary in the Commonwealth:

* 1. Joe Biden
* 2. Hillary Clinton
* 3. John Edwards
* 4. Dennis Kucinich
* 5. Barack Obama
* 6. Bill Richardson

*Chris Dodd did not file with the State Board of Elections by the December 14, 5:00 pm deadline.*

The LCDC has not nor will it endorse a candidate prior to the primary. The Democrats of Loudoun County as a whole will help choose the nominee and thus the endorsement of our party on the 12th of February. I encourage you to organize and campaign for the candidate of your choice!

I want to express at this point that I am speaking for myself and not as the Leesburg District Chairman.

It probably comes as no surprise to some that I am supporting Barack Obama. I have not made my support of Obama a secret, but I have not explained why I support him. I support Obama because I see in him the echo of JFK. I think highly of his sincerity for running and his message of change. I believe that he more than any other candidate can reach out to independents, moderate Republicans as well as Democrats. If you feel as I do and want to do something about it, I want to announce that there will be a door to door canvass for Barack Obama this coming Saturday at 13:00 at the LCDC HQ.

Regards and may the best candidate win!

Regards,

Dave K.

Now, I have not made a decision about the Presidential nominee, I'm focused on the Congressional race and Town elections. However, a lot of people whose opinions I trust are supporting Barack Obama, and the message of inclusion he is bringing reflects a key ingredient of Democratic success in Loudoun: Outreach to independents and Republicans with whom we can form coalitions on important issues like growth and the economy.

Food for thought.