Former first ladies inspire confidence in delegates

Two women ahead of their time influenced voices for women all over the United States; these powerful ladies are none other than Jackie Kennedy and Eleanor Roosevelt. Even though Roosevelt came from humble beginnings, she rose above her place and became a valuable asset to her husband’s campaign and presidency. Jackie Kennedy is still known today for her classy style, worldly sophistication, and her strong passion for politics. Both of these women share qualities that were necessary to ensure confidence in women both then and now.

If you take a look around at all the delegates that have participated in any sort of campaigning, there is one thing that comes to mind: their overwhelming confidence and self-esteem. In order to make changes and be the most influential person you can be, you must first make changes within yourself. Becoming confident is a key element when campaigning.  Recognizing one’s true potential to be not only a good citizen, but also to rise to the occasion and to set the bar for ladies around, like Roosevelt and Kennedy.

Kennedy and Roosevelt exuded so much confidence, they actually gave it to women around them. It is obvious that delegates here who perform above and beyond their duties share this self-assurance with others. By the end of this week, many will hopefully notice a change in others around them from when they first started campaigning until the end of elections.

There is a choice that everyone must make which makes confidence such a hard trait--you must be able to take the hard moments and live in the good ones. Even though there may be times where you feel so low that there is no way you can get back up, there is always a way. Like Roosevelt from humble beginnings, find your assets and use them to your advantage. And like Kennedy, be able to stand with poise and dignity.

by Carlin Daharsh and Kathryn Budell