I Already Voted 4 Obama?

While trying to get people registered to vote at the 2^nd Street festival in early October (in 90° heat), it seemed as if everybody had the same statement embedded in their brains: “I already voted for Obama”.  This made me laugh and also very annoyed.  Here I am, hot and sticky, trying to educate people on the importance of voting in their local elections and all they can say is, “I already voted for Obama”. Excuse me while I laugh…again. 

            We made history in 2008 and again in 2012.  College students, celebrities, and the elderly (some who had never voted) came out in droves to vote in the presidential election.  I too, voted for the first time in 2008 and was very proud to be a part of that campaign through voting and volunteering.  But ask yourself, really, in these last 5 years, how much has really changed? How many of us sit back and blame Obama for his “lack” of leadership, rising gas prices, the economy, and every other gripe we have with our government?  Do you know why Mr. President has difficulty achieving some of his goals, especially the CHANGE we all voted for?  Because none of us care about our local elections.  Forgive me because this post will be a little lengthy but I need to educate some of yall. The President CAN NOT, I REPEAT CAN NOT truly help the country unless he has the support of the American people.  And by support, I mean going to the polls and voting for your local candidates who directly affect your everyday lives.  Put it like this, your church has a pastor, a board of trustees, deacon board, and etc.  This system operates with a head and then a supporting body to achieve common goals.  If your pastor doesn’t get along with the deacons…well yall know how that goes, he has no power in the church.

The election is on TUESDAY, November 5, 2013. I urge you to visit the websites below which will give you all the info you need to make an informed decision about who you want in office and which issues matter to you.  Remember, “local elections have a more dynamic impact on your every day life: tax rates, funding public schools, economic development, etc.” (thanks to my political advisor @tcoop32)  You can’t complain about your environment if you’re not going to do anything about it! It’s up to us to be the CHANGE we voted for in 2008 and 2012.  Let’s do our part and VOTE this Tuesday.

http://apps.washingtonpost.com/elections/guide/2013/VA/general/
Virginia State Board of Elections

Also, look at these cuties on Halloween.  And best celebrity costume goes to Tisha Campbell-Martin and Tichina Arnold (Pam and Gina) dressed as Tyra and Ms. Jay from Top Model