Our friend from across the pond

While working in Charlotte, N.C. to get out the vote for Obama, I was lucky enough to meet Frank Browne. He's got a great story: a former elected member of Britain's Conservative party, he decided that Obama was the only candidate who could restore America's position in the world. He flew to the U.S. on his own dime and has been working harder and longer than any other volunteer here to turn out the vote. (Read more of his story here.)

This past weekend, he and I hit both ends of the voter spectrum: from a sprawling suburban neighborhood in the afternoon to a inner-city neighborhood in the evening. And no matter how many doors he knocked on, Frank always looked like he was just getting started.

The best part of Frank's story came yesterday (Monday) when Obama made his last-minute stop in Charlotte. While most volunteers were given plum assignments working the rally, Frank was told he wouldn't be allowed to because the team had a special assignment for him. Sure enough, Frank was taken backstage and found himself shaking hands with the candidate. He also walked away with a picture and autograph.