Everybody has a moment when they realize they are a part of something much larger than themselves. For me that moment was in 2002, when Big Elm Creek in Abilene reached over 23 feet above flood level and began to seep into people’s houses.

When I take a few minutes to reflect on the time I've spent working for the Democratic Party and the countless candidates I've had the opportunity to work for, there are so many things that have impressed me, and so many critical issues Democrats fight for that change peoples' lives every day.

Politics and elections are the most consequential aspects of our society. One does not need to be an historian or political scientist to understand this reality. After seven years of Bush Republican rule, I am optimistic and hopeful more Americans will now grasp the seriousness of elections and decide to become active participants.