Ever since I can remember, I have been a political junkie. One of my first memories is purchasing an anti-Goldwater button that said, "In your Guts, You Know He's Nuts!" I was six at the time. Growing up, I had a poster from Hubert Humphrey's 1968 campaign on my wall. My budget hawk stance mixed with my liberal social view puts me in line with the Blue Dog democrats. I am, also a yellow dog democrat – I would rather vote for a yellow dog before a Republican. The two together makes me a Green Dog Democrat.
As a teenager I discovered opera. After studying voice for several years I decided it took a lot of work to be a mediocre singer. I started to stage manage and direct operas. I did both for over 15 years.
These two obsessions are why I am the Opera Dem.
Currently I work as a Project Manager for a major software firm. This job leaves me little time for opera. However, for the past 10 years I have worked all across the country. This experience has deepened my love and appreciation of the people across the country.
Finally, if you know anyone else who made Get-out-the-vote calls for Terry Sanford in 1972, please let me know.
- The Opera Dem
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