Today was caucus day. I went and I'll tell you that I voted for Barack Obama. Not that I don't think Hillary has some valid ideas but I have much more hope that Obama will lead our country in the right direction. I used to totally vote Republican because that's how my parents vote, but I don't agree with a lot of the stuff they believe in (although I guess that's also true of the Democratic party...you just can't win with politics I guess.) However, it's difficult to be a social worker advocating for client rights if you disagree with things that would help provide more funding for programs to help them.
Anyway, today was an interesting experience as I've never caucused before, which was true for most of the people there. Washington's system being how it is, however, means that your vote isn't heard if you don't show up to the caucus. Your mail-in ballot is little more than a "beauty contest." I have to say that I am loving actually being involved in the political process this year!!
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