Precinct 2216 (East Dallas): My Mother Is a Delegate

My mom, a retired school teacher by the name of Terri Muldoon, has just returned from her caucus, where not only did she offer a resolution but she was chosen as a delegate. Her report:

Precinct 2216, Democrat of course, had a picture-perfect caucus. It was much like a giant block party, surrounded by people who believed in the same things I did. Granted, some were a little more extreme but all pretty much agreeing on the basics. Like, “God, we need some big changes in our government!”

Most of us started gathering around 6:30 in the school foyer and were let in by precinct number. My one-block-long street had at least half the residents there! And out of 2,200 registered Dems, more than 220 stayed through the whole process of choosing delegates according to Hillary (yeah!) or Obama. Robert’s Rules were very strictly adhered to, even when one disgruntled caucusee objected to late-comers getting to sign in.

After a couple of hours of verifying signatures, here’s how the delegates came out: 14 for Obama, 12 for Hillary. We go to the regional caucus on March 29. At the very very end, resolutions may be introduced. I suggested the Social Security Fairness Act and it was unanimously voted “yes.”

I loved this democracy in action! All races, all ages, both sexes, all friendly and all involved. We are America and now we know lots more of our neighbors who will make a difference. But it is a long time to wait for dinner.

Feel free to edit. I just rambled as things occurred to me. I’m special; I’m a delegate.