The Obama has landed. Report, The Obama has landed.
It was a brisk NC afternoon. 50 degrees with a steady wind sweeping into the Piedmont. Ron Paul revolution signs waving from across the road. We arrived about a thousand people deep of the soon to be 3400 strong. Merchants peddled their campaign swag. The gymnasium was a welcome sight after a sunny hour and a half.
After much a do, the Senator took the stage. He spoke on issues. He cracked some jokes. He took time to recall his campaign trail experiences. He reacted to the audience. He addressed his competition. He showed us that he is an American and not what you read in emails. He is an American that salutes the flag. He is an American that wears flag lapel pins. He is an American that says (and has lead) the Pledge of Allegiance. He is an American!
He is not an Al-Qaeda conspirator. He is not an Islamic fundamentalist. He is not funding the genocide in Africa. He is not evil. He is an American!
He wrapped up his time with Q&A: The deficit, NAFTA, immigration, and "No Child Left Behind."
I have not been to a major presidential rally since George Dubya back in 2k. I always leave these rallies with a sense of euphoria. It is too bad the other democratic candidate was in Charlotte at the same time as this candidate. As far as the republican candidate... is there a republican candidate? Oh yeah, I did see some Ron Paul signs.
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