A simple post of thanks.

Now that our elections are over, and befitting the month of November, I thought I would dedicate this post to the AMAZING people I have worked with over the past year and who contributed to my "political education" here in Colorado.

Being new to the state of Colorado (and bored out of my wits), I decided I would participate in the election process from beginning to end in whatever capacity I could. Being an activist from way back,  I began with the local tea party and republican meetings where I met several up and coming candidates. I went to my neighborhood caucus, continued on to the delegation, voted in the primary, campaigned for some of my favorite candidates (and against some of my least favorites), proudly cast my vote, and volunteered as a county election watcher in several of the different ballot processing rooms, and finally, as an engrossed and fully invested observer I watched the returns come in and saw the voice of our country amplified by streams of red across big screen graphics of these United States.

At each step, I learned something different, whether election or finance laws, how to run a "shoestring" campaign and move a grassroots movement, but most importantly, I learned that there are a whole lot of people out there who share many, if not all of my views. Some of my candidates were victorious, and to them I offer my hearty congratulations. My two personal favorites however, were not successful in gaining office; both are equally great men who I sincerely admire for their conviction, integrity and straightforwardness.

Ken Buck, I think you are a great man and an amazing patriot. I hope this is only the beginning of what will be a long and distinguished career; we need more like you.

Tom Tancredo, for many years you have been, and will always be my hero. I have been a fan since my days in California where you gave those of us living the nightmare of illegal immigration a voice that our own representatives would not. To say you ran an amazing campaign would be an understatement. Your commitment to securing our borders, standing up for taxpayers and candidly stating what most are afraid to say have earned my utmost respect and admiration. I hope there will be another campaign where I can proudly wear my "Tanc-ette" t-shirt (because, after all, every candidate deserves to have "groupies").

In the coming days, I will be elaborating on some of my lessons learned, who we are as a conservative movement and where I see us going. Until then, my heartfelt "THANKS" to all of the new friends I have made in this process...I can't wait for our next adventure!