Leading the West Union precinct, Beverly Jenkins (standing in red) listens to comments of her neighbors, left to right: Paul Klein, Carol Klein (back of head), Lillie Johnson, Ken Marsh, (standing), Henrietta Jenkins, and Janet Marsh.

The energetic crowd of 65 at the Walhalla Civic Auditorium wasn’t there to listen to music or watch a play.  They were participating in democracy.   It was the biennial precinct reorganization for the Oconee County Democratic Party. 

This is the first step in the road to re-electing President Barack Obama.  Next will be Oconee’s county convention in March, the SC Democratic Party’s convention in April and then, the National Democratic Convention in Charlotte.  Today, eight Oconee Democrats stood up to start their campaigns to be delegates to that September event.

“I am extremely excited about the enthusiasm of Oconee Democrats and their desire to assure a victory for President Obama,” said Marilyn Hemingway, chair of the Oconee County Democratic Party.

Also, Jeanne van den Hurk, candidate for the Third Congressional District seat, spoke to the gathering.

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