My Story: Jono DiCarlo
Jono Canvasses in IndianaBarack Obama was my state senator and then US senator until I moved from Hyde Park, Chicago, a few months ago. Soon he will be my president.
I’ve been frustrated and cynical about politics. I'm a software developer and only 28 so this is my third presidential election, but my first to become actively involved. Now, I’ve gone to rural Indiana, canvassing door-to-door, passing out flyers, chatting with total strangers, smiling, and urging
undecided voters to support Obama.
Barack cuts through phony culture-war arguments and sees potential allies where others see only enemies. He stands for smart, pragmatic, everybody-wins policies, not for rigid ideology. He runs a clean campaign with small donations from millions of regular people. He refuses to pander even when politically convenient and speaks as a person, not a politician.
He provides the inspiration, but it is a mass movement transforming America. We’re moving to the Internet, understanding issues, building consensus, getting involved, organizing for action, and ultimately rediscovering power to hold leaders accountable. The Democratic Party is invigorated: standing up for principles, restoring our civil rights, including all Americans in the decision-making process, and endeavoring to solve huge problems like our dependence on foreign oil, a root of many economic, environmental, and military problems
Barack will be the one to get Washington moving, but it will be up to all of us. Our potential grows day-by-day. I see it in the amazing dedication and friendly, optimistic spirits of fellow volunteers at Silicon Valley for Obama, most of whom put me to shame with their level of commitment!
--Jono
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