My Story: Donna Potterfield
Donna Potterfield, Michelle Obama and Michelle O'RourkeMy decision to become an OBAMA supporter was not an immediate one. When I first came to know this candidate, as a volunteer in New Hampshire, like many I still questioned: Does he have enough experience, is voting for him a gamble? To answer my questions, I read his biography and Audacity of Hope. I listened to the debates and speeches and then came to my present questions: Could my America, an America that has made terrible choices in the past, elect a man of such integrity, intelligence, and judgement? Could we elect a man, An African American man...I came to realize that in fact, NOT voting for candidate Obama would be the biggest gamble of all.
After his speech on race and as tears ran down my face, I realized once again the importance of electing him. Now living in California, I am a volunteer at the front desk of the Palo Alto office. I am constantly amazed as people peek in our front door and give daily testimonies as to how much this man means to them and how they will do what is needed to elect him.
He has touched a nerve and ignited a passion and thoughtfulness in people that makes our democracy great, but which has not been mobilized since Robert Kennedy. Senator Obama is a man of integrity and has the power to inspire us to become a better country. I believe he is the one candidate who offers us, yes, this great hope.
Donna Potterfield
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