It's All About the Kids!

Cassandra (4 years old) and Her Parents

When I got back to the office, Billy and I headed straight to Radner High School. Our main job was to provide crowd guidance for seating, pass out stickers and signs, and hold the microphones when people in the crowd were asking questions. I met some amazing high school kids who are totally excited for Hillary.

Katelyn and Geri were in charge of making sure that every person had exactly one sticker.

While listening to Senator Clinton speak, I was suddenly impressed with the history associated with Pennsylvania. She made many allusions to American history and compared her campaign to historical acts surrounding the founding of our country. (I wish I could remember what she said because it sounds so corny when I write about it now but it didn't sound corny at all when she said it!) A few miles from where I was sitting was where Washington and the troops spent the winter in Valley Forge. The historical significance of this election was suddenly enormous to me and I'll admit it brought tears to my eyes. (But please remember that I'm the girl who cries at McDonald's commercials . . .)

My favorite part of the event was when an 8-year-old girl named Hope asked a question of Senator Clinton. She asked "What are you going to do for kids?" Hillary's answer was fantastic! She answered her in straightforward terms that could be understood by a child without talking down to her. She talked about helping kids by keeping them healthy and safe and about her history helping kids her entire career. (Tears again. Perhaps time to start packing Kleenex along with me?)


After the event, I waited for a chance to meet Senator Clinton again. Billy was thrilled to meet her and I'll admit I was excited this second time around :)