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They braved a blizzard, it was America at its very best

By Pamela Jean
February 5, 2008

In my state of Kansas, Barack Obama won the lion share of delegates. But, you know what, it wasn't the Obama supporters that won tonight. It wasn't just the youth, who came out in record numbers. It wasn't only the senior citizens that ignored their fears of driving in the dark or on icy roads. It wasn't even the Democrats, whose night this was.

The winners tonight in Kansas were all the everyday citizens that braved blowing snow to make it to their caucus locations. Many traveled many miles down ice covered roadways, slipping and sliding all the way. A few hours later as they headed home, they found the snow still falling and their cars completely covered. Windshield wipers stuck to windshields. Roads even more slippery than before. Yet, they were smiling!

All those who came were heros. Magnificent everyday citizens declaring their preferences and exercising their rights. Such great triumph after so many years of discouragement.

Just for tonight, let's not make it about Obama or Clinton or McCain or Huckabee. Tonight, this triumph belongs to people like the ones in these pictures. Follow me! Let me introduce you to a few...


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