Hillary for President

Hillary for President

By Michelle Lindsey

Letter to the American people:

You and your vote have a voice in forever changing the future of our nation and the course of history.

We stand facing a defining moment - perhaps the defining moment - in this era of time. Who we elect to lead our nation - the world's only superpower - during these perilous times will shape the future of our nation and of the world.

This is not a decision to be entered into lightly. This is not a decision to make in flippancy or on the fly. This is not a decision that should be influenced by celebrities or the pop-culture pulse poll of the mainstream media.

This is a decision that should be made by careful examination of the candidates, of their experience, their values, their policies, and their plans, hopes, and dreams for the future of our nation.

We want change in this country. Yes. We do. But change doesn't have to be exclusive of experience. And experience doesn't have to be exclusive of change. To truly bring about effective, lasting change, one must have the wisdom and experience to know how to do so - and then the belief, courage, and conviction to make it happen. We face monumental problems at home and we face an ever more perilous international scene. To truly bring about the change we need to restore hope and prosperity at home, and to ensure security and peace in the world - we need a leader who has both the experience and the visionary wisdom to bring about this change.

Senator Hillary Clinton has the experience, the wisdom, and the understanding of the problems we face in this country, and of the crises around the world, to face them head on -- and she has the vision and passion for positive, hopeful, lasting change to usher in a new tomorrow filled with hope, peace, and opportunity.

Having grown up in Arkansas, and having been a part of politics, public service, and the process both on a local level in various states, as well as on the national level - I believe that Hillary is the leader for this crucial, defining moment in time - and that she is the only leader who can truly bring both change and experience, bring peace internationally, find lasting solutions to the problems we face, and lead us into a tomorrow of hope and opportunity.

When the body of President Franklin Roosevelt was being taken by train back to his hometown for burial, the train stopped along the way and was greeted by supporters and mourners. A reporter noticed one man who was in a state of profound grief and asked him: "Did you know the President?" The man replied: "No. But he knew me." This is the type of President I know and believe that Hillary Clinton will be. I know that she will be a President with a heart for the people - a President who knows you and who cares about making your life and this country better....of fulfilling a destiny, a mission, a promise first begun on these shores over 200 years ago.

America should be not the world's policeman, but rather the world's conscience. And I know that we will be - and we will move toward the promise and fulfillment of the hopes and dreams of generations - under the visionary leadership of both change and experience that Hillary Clinton will bring to this country as our President.

So, Voters, when you go to the polls - or Super Delegates, as you make your choice - please don't vote for what's hip or popular, or who's "cool", or who has the hottest celebrity endorsements. Envision both the brightest days and the darkest hours of our nation's history and then ask yourself which of the candidates has the vision, the compassion, the leadership, and the wisdom to guide us through such times. You're making a choice that will forever change and affect both America and the world. Search your heart. Search your conscience. I know you'll make the right decision.

I've made mine. Hillary for President.


Michelle Lindsey, 27, of Colorado, was the Founder of the Colorado for Bill Richardson movement in 2006. Subsequently, she served as the Grassroots Director for the Richardson Campaign in Colorado, and also served as the National Director of Young Professionals for Richardson. When Governor Richardson's campaign came to an end, Michelle immediately endorsed Senator Hillary Clinton for President.
Michelle believes that Hillary is the right - and ready - leader for these times in which we live.
Michelle is immensely proud and profoundly honored to support Hillary and her candidacy for President.