Super

After remaining silent for a very long time, I have finally decided to publicly support Barack Obama to be the Democratic nominee and, moreover, for president.

I am what I like to call a "Super Super Delegate". Not to be confused with those in Washington, I am my own special breed. Sure the super delegates hold a very important political position. Sure they are smart and more experienced. But I'm the future, baby. I'm the young gun who will be making moves 5, 10, 20 years from now. I, along with my fellow classmates, are what politicians talk about. We are it.

As Mr. Obama did extremely well this past Tuesday I felt it was time for me speak out. Although those close to me knew where my loyalty lied all along, I felt now was the time. This process has gone on for an extremely long time and we are fast approaching the end.

The excitement and interest this campaign, but more specifically Mr. Obama, has had on me and my friends is tremendous. I now read as many articles on politics as I can. Emails will be exchanged that contain very little except for a few words such as "Big primary day today" or "The polling hours have been extended". But, of course, a lot of them center around Mr. Obama just flat out being "The Man". But its the subtle emails with a sentence or two that is a reflection of the power of this campaign year.

It is as if politics has become a sport. It has taken on a new meaning and interest. By that I mean one will constantly be checking the results, or counting down the days until the next primary is held, or buying posters and signs to hang up and show their support.

I never would have imagined I would be this into politics. It has never really peaked my interest. I am more into sports, eating, movies, and playing the clarinet. The buzz that this election year has in the States but also internationally is something else. Every time I roc my Obama shirt over in Italy, I break necks. People's eyes get real wide and sometimes, as they are staring, I just say "Yeah, I know" but in a tone that really means "yeah, he's the man".

My boy Will over at Harvard has made a video and group entitled "Lets Make a Change 2008". (http://youtube.com/watch?v=icJ-qNA5wpg) Its a cool video that he did with his friends from school. I had to chuckle to myself when I thought about how good everyone is over there in Cambridge. Sure I could have made a video like this with some jokers I know but it wouldn't be the same. They got some aura over there. Or maybe its the rule banning any facial hair and every student having at least one (blue) blazer. Don't get it wrong though, I love it over there. I mean, is there anyone famous or successful who didn't go to Harvard? I can only think of three: Michael Jordan, Jesus, and Dracula.

I don't know how this whole thing is going to play out but I am enjoying this period in history. For me to be able to participate in this election, is absolutely amazing. To be part of something like this...is truly special.

Let's hope this passion and interest in politics does not dwindle after this year.

Let's hope we take care of business in the next few weeks and again in November.

Let's make that change.