Local Barack Obama delegate Bernita Jenkins got this to us Friday:

Thank you for allowing me to keep you updated over this past week. It has been an experience of a lifetime. And, I have enjoyed every minute. I will be home this evening and we will get to work on the campaign starting on Monday at the Labor Day Breakfast.

The Democratic National Convention came to an explosive end last night at Mile High Stadium. The type of explosion deserving of a country that has worked hard to improve and keep their status in the world. Nothing in the last four decades can compare to the coming changes for the United States.

"I have a dream that one day we will judge each other by the content of our characters and not by the color of our skin" became profoundly true last night.  Can you imagine the smile of Dr King's face if he were able to experience this change in our history. For the first ever, for both major political party, has an African American been selected as the nominee for the highest office of our country. This means we are willing to look beyond race and see the character of the man.

Barack Obama is the man for the job of Commander in Chief, Leader of the Free World, and fighter of a better economy. Senator Obama delivered to us the outline of how he would make all these possible for every American including Barney Smith but exclusive to Smith and Barney. Senator Obama told us that this journey is not his alone but the journey of all Americans.

I have experienced the best part of history in my lifetime. For the past 50 years I have seen many devastating and destructive events. But it is now time to look to a future of great things for our country. We have a new way of thinking and a new attitude. I only hope for the sake of our young people that everyone jumps on board. Senator Obama is willing to take the next step.

Well I will see you at home.
Bernita