Opinion: Jim DuPlessis on SC Democrats

~~~ Over the last five years I have developed a number of friendships with fellow Democrats in South Carolina. When I first became involved with the campaign and political process, I saw things that I believed could be improved. However, when you are new to any organization I believe you should reserve your opinion until […]

I Am An Obama Volunteer

~~~ In 2007 when the candidates for the Democratic Party began emerging I began my research to determine whom I would support. Wait let me back up a little even before that time. I volunteered during the re-election campaign of President Clinton in 1996, while still living in my hometown of Chicago, IL making phone […]

Poetry, Pictures, & Politics

~~~ September 2nd through 6th contained numerous events surrounding the 2012 Democratic National Convention held in Charlotte, NC. The event had many goals but the primary one was the nomination of President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden as the Democratic nominees. Along the journey each day from pre-convention to closing gavel held excitement […]

Update: 2012 DNC Through A Delegates Eyes

~~~ This is day two of the official part of the 2012 Democratic National Convention and I have been proudly participating in the process. Monday began with caucuses including the African American caucus. Monday speakers spoke about moving forward and encouraging our community to vote. Tuesday included the Women’s Caucus where we heard from Donna […]

Day One Recap: 2012 DNC Through A Delegates Eyes

~~~ Today was check-in day for me in Charlotte, NC for my week as a delegate to the 2012 Democratic National Convention. When elected in May for this opportunity, I didn’t initially intend to blog about the experience. However, I realized that this was a unique chance to share my experiences including welcome parties and […]

Day One Photo Recap of My 2012 DNC Experience

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Prelude to 2012 Democratic National Convention

~~~ In exactly one week the opening gavel of the 2012 Democratic National Convention will call the convention to order. PaisleyPerspective will have access on the floor when I attend the convention as a National Delegate representing South Carolina. This is a unique opportunity for me and approximately 5,000 citizens of the United States and […]