I had no idea I could make it this far. And the fact that they told me I made it this far and that America is going to vote for me, I freaked out.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
I wanted to participate in the political responsibilities of an American citizen. I wanted to vote. I wanted to be a full member of the American community. I made America my home country. It's my identity in many ways.
I went to vote once, but I got too scared. I couldn't decide whom to vote for.
Maybe some people thought I was 'safe' so they didn't really bothered to vote for me at all.
My hope is that 10 years from now, after I've been across the street at work for a while, they'll all be glad they gave me that wonderful vote.
If you're an independent voter, I'm willing to bet that you were not too happy at the prospect of hitting the polls on November 8, 2016. But let me guess - you did it anyway because after all, it's your civic duty, right?
I had this notion that I could convince people who were skeptical of national Democrats to vote for me because I could bring home the bacon, or because I could find some personal pitch to them.
I ran for Congress because I want to make sure others have the same chance at the dream that I had for generations to come.
It's about going to where your voters are.
I came to America to make it my home, and I did.
I can't tell anyone to vote.