Over the weekend my husband ran for a national delegate position for Barack Obama and he got it!
Here’s my husband’s speech ( he actually sang a few lines from a couple of songs and played his guitar ).
I’d like to say how proud I am of him… Luis does great work for our community and I’m grateful he was given this chance to be part of this historical delegation.
a.m.m.
a Delegate’s Speech
This land is your land,
This land is my land…
And the times
They are a changin’
Good afternoon fellow delegates, alternates and political warriors. I am LUIS MOSCOSO: community organizer, union activist and Democratic “CHANGE AGENT!”
YOU are the FORCE for CHANGE I’ve been organizing for – and Senator Obama is the LEADER for CHANGE that is so desperately needed now!
I am excited to be here with all of you. The ENERGY of INCLUSION that has been set in motion cannot be stopped! WE are a force to be reckoned with. YOU are the America I’ve always dreamed of.
I have been in these battles before – and I’m ready for the FIGHT of OUR LIVES.
Let me work with you to take back our country starting in Denver at the Democratic National Convention – then back at home in our Congressional and Legislative Districts and throughout our State.
I am Luis Moscoso, # 44
…working to change these times!
Luis was elected along side Jessica Beckett, Kendal Hamilton, Ron Oshima, as the 1st Congressional District’s ( Washington State ) national delegates for Barack Obama
My support of Barack
Obama is consistent with my work as a Democratic progressive activist. Like Obama I
have been and continue to be a community organizer dedicated to grassroots
activism and involvement in every thing I do.
Democratic Activist:
Secretary, Washington State Democrats (2 terms)
Affirmative Action Committee
PCO – MLT 13
SCDCC – Diversity Committee (founder and member)
State Caucus member: Hispanic/Latino; Labor; Progressive; Women’s Federation
2004 WA State Howard Dean Steering Committee
DNC Delegate (2004 Boston)
Union Activist:
32 years in WA Labor Movement (ATU 1576 & WPEA/UFCW 365)
Government Relations Director (legislative/political programs & activities)
Labor/Neighbor Campaign Leadership Team (Snohomish County)
WSLC Political Roundtable
CTW Legislative Political Representative
Community Activist:
Sno. Co. Citizens Committee for Human Rights – Organizer, Community Liaison
NAACP Snohomish County – Founding Member, Executive Committee
Institute for Washington’s Future – President & Board (www.forwashington.org)
Communities of Color Coalition (C3) of Snohomish County – Co-Founder
I have lived my democratic and progressive values since moving to Washington from
Iowa 32 years ago. I have the experience and stamina to stand up for progressive
policies and action in our state and in the Democratic Party that can only happen
with the election of Senator Barack Obama.
Please VOTE for me to represent you in Denver!
“Yes we can!” —Senator Obama “¡Si se puede!” —Luis Moscoso
Political, Union & Community Activist!
Performing with
3 Chord Progressives:
“Activism through music!”
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