All of us who worked hard on JK's campaign can take pride in this year's election for this reason: JK's efforts in 2004 started galvanizing young people to action. It showed in 2006, and it's really showing now, during the primary season. They're focused and ready to participate, and JK got that ball rolling with the leadership and vison he showed. Our 2008 nominee will be standing on JK's shoulders.
Michael Moore even mentions it on his site:
What an amazing night, not just for Barack Obama, but for America. I know that Senator Obama is so much more than simply the color of his skin, but all of us must acknowledge -- and celebrate -- the fact that one of the whitest states in the U.S. just voted for a black man to be our next president. Thank you, Iowa, for this historic moment. Thank you for at least letting us believe that we are better than what we often seem to be. And to have so many young people come out and vote -- and vote for Obama -- this is a proud moment. It all began with the record youth turnout in 2004 -- the ONLY age group that Kerry won -- and they came back out tonight en force. Good on every single one of you!
I'm sure JK would agree that we all have that to be proud of. Our efforts and contributions have not been wasted. They just took a little time to begin to bear fruit.
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