This weekend I am scheduled to do some speaking engagements in the great state of Missouri. While contemplating on what the content of my blog should be this week I said to myself what better blog to create than highlighting the great Bernie supporters in Missouri.

I have become friends with a number of people from Missouri, most recently I came in contact with an awesome woman by the name of Kristi who is a Bernie supporter in Kansas City, Missouri. The 35 minutes we chatted on the phone was a “Wow” experience the entire conversation.

Meet Kristi, a young, vibrant, down to earth 32 year old woman married to an awesome guy whose the love of her life. Here her story!!!

Kristi shared with me, and chuckled at the same time that she has never been obsessed with getting a person elected like she has with Bernie. Kristi got involved in the campaign there in the city of Kansas City. Home of the Chiefs, and BBQ, lol. Kristi said “I don’t use Facebook anymore, so I’m strictly on Twitter, and I tweet so much about Bernie like it’s my job, lol” She further went on to say that she may not be able to contribute a lot like others may be able to, but she’s contributing to the campaign by getting Bernie’s name out as much as possible.

I asked why she was so fascinated with Bernie, and her response was “Because he’s our hope. He is the only one to stand against the powers to be. She further commented that “we have a politician who speaks the truth. That’s why he is so successful. He is the most genuine candidate I know. He’s not for fame or glory. He is the only candidate who has the least amount of ego in his campaign, he’s coming from a true heart of love”.

Kristi further stated that this election is serious. Bernie exposes the corruption in our country, and government, and to do that takes a lot of courage. He is the only candidate tackling all the issues. He’s trailblazing, he speaks about everything that matters. Everyone follows suit after he comes out with certain issues. For instance Hillary copycatting Women for Hillary after Womem Bernie had already been established, lol.

I then asked what are the people of Missouri doing to get the word out about Bernie?? How’s the momentum, spirit, and mood of the people of Missouri. Kristi responded that on July 29th there was a nationwide event of Bernie broadcasting live with a conjoined crowd of over 100,000 people streaming. Kansas City held the event at the Uptown Theatre with over 500 participants. Kristi was one of the ones who volunteered her time. Another event that took place was at the National Council of La Raza Convention. Kristi shared that the Kansas City Bernie supporters were the only ones standing outside the convention center supporting their candidate with banners and signs. That was a wow moment for me. Kristi further shared that they’ve been phone banking, and canvassing every weekend in Iowa.

I then asked what issues are most passionate to her. She responded with “Women’s Rights”. She also mentioned the recent attention with Planned Parenthood. She acknowledged like a lot of people that she is 32 with no health insurance, and had to go to planned parenthood at one point, and it was a very personal decision she had to make. She felt that the gavel shouldn’t come down so hard on women who turn to Planned Parenthood because it is their body.

Another issue was education. She shared how expensive it is to go to college. She shared that her husband is $100,000 in debt, and sometimes has the attitude that if we can’t ever pay off the debt then why pay it at all, and with all the debt accumulated how can we even afford to have children. It’s sad that you have to make a decision on not having a family because of the possibility of debt. She further stated that if a medical emergency happened or of the car breaks down what would we do. Kristi shared that she was laid off from her job two months ago, and had to make a hard decision to apply for unemployment. She said it wasn’t much, but she needed it. Now she says she has a lot to be grateful for. She has a new job, a husband, nice house, but she understands that it can all be gone in a minute. Some people are one paycheck away from being homeless.

I then asked Why support Bernie and what would you recommend to to fellow Bernie supporters. She said she loves the fact that Bernie doesn’t play dirty, and bash the other candidates. She also reccwnded to stay positive, and spread the word despite what the haters say. Get on your social network pages, and post pics, and everything else you need to do. Let them see you supporting ,and let them see your passion.

To my readers you can’t get anymore real than what Kristi shared with me today. It’s an awesome feeling to know that people all over the world are feeling the Bern. Stay connected with Bernie, and I assure you that you’ll feel the Bern.