i am here in missouri now. it's wild being in the midst of a national campaign again. first thing i notice is that every other commercial is a political one. i've only been here a day or two and even i'm tired of them already. second thing i notice is whose house has a kerry or a bush sign and figuring who's good people and who's confused. and i feel such pride in those who 'come out' as being a kerry supporter. it always seems as if we democrats are afraid of being open about it.

on the plane here i had my kerry button on my bag as i always do and my seatmate said quietly she was for him too, but was scared and whispered quietly. we have to show our pride, people, if we want our country back. but i know, this is the midwest, not the wilds of san francisco where politics is worn on our sleeves. that's why i'm here, to make some noise and get some energy going for kerry and the democrats. thanks for all those who have so far helped me come here. i'll be keeping everyone posted.