caucus -my big run for state delegate

Actually it is a position you are voted into, but it's not something actually campaigned for. Let me do the semi-short story.

I have grown tired of wondering how the hell some politicians get voted in and why aren't there more good candidates. The story of seniority in congress is a long, nightmarish one, but an important one.

Bob Bennett being up for re-election got me interested in our neighborhood caucus. Apparently everyone else in Davis County had gotten interested for their own reasons because there was no parking if you weren't early. I had called everyone in my precinct I know and didn't know. I let them know my feelings about the incumbent and that it's a painful thing to get away from the seniority thing, but that I would not vote for Bennett. There is a strong sentiment and grassroots movement that government is on the wrong track and needs to change. (Sentiment not held by my liberal friends).

I absolutley loved the whole process (the meeting was efficient and I love efficient meetings as much as I DETEST inefficient meetings). So, I had to be nominated and get up with 7 or 8 others and say why I wanted to be a state delegate. No one else had even mentioned Bennett and so I announced my feelings and said each delegate should be asked if they would or would not vote for Bennett. (only one would vote for him) It went really well, not that I like getting up to speak in front of groups, but oh well! It was fun!

Oh, I'm an alternate delegate. (got 3rd highest amount of votes) which means I am getting contacted by all the candidates, but will only vote if one of the other 2 delegates can't go. (We're talking an all day convention that sounds anything but efficient... . So it's all good!