Obama Supporters Plans to Celebrate His 46th Birthday

Perhaps it was mainstream media's criticism of Senator Barack Obama that caused his supporters to start plans to celebrate his 46th birthday. It has been said that the Senator is too young and too inexperienced to lead the country as president. Some will point out that John F. Kennedy was 43 years old when he took office on January 20, 1961. Senator Obama served 8 years in the Illinois State Senate before becoming a US Senator 3 years ago. This lack of experience does not appear to deter his supporters.

A sampling of events being planned by Obama supporters to celebrate his 46th birthday include:

Joyce Fitzpatrick is hosting a breakfast at Holly's Restaurant in Grasonville, Maryland at 8AM with environmental community service starting at 9AM on August 4, 2007.

Patricia Kaufman of Wilmington, North Carolina is hosting a coffee klatch for friends and neighbors on the morning of August 4.

Adam Hoyer is gathering supporters to do some telephone or door-to-door campaigning in Davenport, Iowa for several afternoon and early evening hours.

Justin Charity is seeking volunteers to talk to voters from 11AM to 6PM at the opening of Decorah, Iowa's office which will feature food and music.

Robert Commiskey is inviting supporters to attend a birthday bash at Stag's Head Pub in Houston Texas.

David Sanders is hosting a birthday party at the Reno, Nevada Obama Campaign headquarters. The party is free to attend with the donation of $10.00 worth of non-perishable food to be given to Northern Nevada Food Bank. Those who attend the party are asked to come prepared to donate time or money in helping a local charity of their choice for an afternoon and evening of community activism.

Obama supporters have been busy suggesting people donate $46.00 on August 4 to Senator Obama's campaign fund as a token gesture. One supporter suggested saving 50 cents a day begining May 01 to do just that. Most supporters plan to wear their Obama t-shirts, hats and pins everywhere they go as a birthday salute. The best birthday tribute to the Senator may be the "Blow Out Hunger" for Obama supporters. Obama supporters have been seeking donations, not to the Senators campaign fund, but for Second Harvest Food Bank.

"Obama Dallas" is a grassroots organization of individuals supporting Barack Obama for President. The group is one of many sponsoring "Blow Out Hunger" food drives. The "Blow Out Hunger" link says that a $1.00 donation will buy $30.00 worth of food to feed the hungry. The group is not part of the official Obama '08 campaign, nor endorsed by them. The website states that they are "keeping with Senator Obama's vision of change originating with the people." The August 4th food drive at several Dallas, Texas locations is only one of the group's community service oriented events.

Although much has been said about Senator Barack Obama's lack of experience and young age, it is interesting that with the first primary election being 5 months away, his supporters have been inspired to use his birthday as an excuse to take positive action at a local community level. After hearing Senator Obama speech, one college student said: "It was like he was directing it towards us. You...Change is gonna happen because of you...He was like, look, I can not do it by myself, I need you guys. I need you to do it." Perhaps Obama supporters believe that is the type of talent or experience the USA needs at the helm as President of the United States of America.

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