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 […]

PaisleyPerspective Supports President Obama

~~~ Way back in February of 2007, I took the time to research and learn the issues important to each of the candidates vying for the Democratic nomination for the 2008 United States Presidential Election. I remember thinking that the candidate I would most likely support was Senator Hillary Clinton. However the result of my […]

Veto of SC Arts Commission Budget Overridden

~~~ In a building that wouldn’t exist without the arts and creative vision is where the SC House of Representatives is holding a special session July 17th beginning at 1pm. On the agenda is a vote to override Gov. Haley’s 74 line vetoes of the South Carolina state budget including the cut of the SC […]

Even In The Rain…They Came

~~~ Within the secrecy of her chambers on a Friday evening South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley vetoed portions of the state budget that included funding for a one time teacher raise, money for victims of sexual assaults as well as funding for the SC Arts Commission. We all know how important education and victims assistance […]

From Sad To Happy

~~~ This weekend has been filled with a bevy of interesting situations and emotions. On Friday I attended the Jefferson-Jackson Dinner the annual fundraiser of the South Carolina Democratic Party (SCDP). With this being a Presidential election year events like this one help rally support for the Democrats agenda. The guest speaker was Gov. Deval […]

PaisleyPerspective…Changes

~~~ We as humans are responsible for our own existence. If in your right mind and an adult you are obligated to be present in your life. Each day that you awake with your faculties in tack you should seize all opportunity to be great. Choosing to live life without excuses will lead to endless […]

Be Informed…Be Engaged

~~~ Today, I attended an organizing event associated with the Obama 2012 campaign and other fellow democrats. Yes that is correct I am a very proud member of the Democratic Party. I am African American, however, that doesn’t automatically make me a card caring democrat. What makes me a democrat is my belief system, which […]