Obama rally

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Registered: 03-25-2003
Obama rally
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Tue, 05-20-2008 - 2:36am

I had really been hoping to be able to hear both Hillary and Obama talk sometime while they were campaigning in Oregon. I didn't get to hear Hillary but my daughter and I did go to the Obama rally this past Sunday. It was pretty amazing.


It was held down at the waterfront...a long, green park area along the Wilamette River. The gates were to open at 12:30. We got there a little after 9:00 and people were already lined up for about 2 blocks. At one point they kind of consolidated everyone and packed them all together...probably to try to shorten the line which eventually ran for many blocks. This turned out to be good for us because they cut off the people going into the first block just as they got to us. That meant that were were first on the corner of the second block instead of being packed in with a bunch of other people. We had chairs to sit on, water and snacks. It was great sitting there just watching everyone for the time we had to spend before the gates opened.


When we got in, we ended up getting a pretty good spot...right in front of the podium and about 20 feet from it. We sat on the grass until Obama came at 2:30, again watching people, listening to music and envying the people who gathered a little ways from the shore in boats and kayaks. It was a hot day and being out on the water  looked very nice.


The crowd was amazing. I had heard that they were expecting up to 50,000 people but it ended up being closer to 75,000...his biggest rally so far. Michelle and the girls were there which was nice. His speech was great. I don't see how they do it...day after day, sometimes 2-3 speeches, rallies and meetings in a given day.


After so long in the heat, it was kind of hard to make the drive home, but fortunately there were enough convenience stores along the way and I was able to keep myself awake by constant snacking. :)


Kat

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Registered: 11-12-1998
In reply to: kcope47
Tue, 05-20-2008 - 12:04pm

Man, I saw the photo on the front page of The Oregonian and I couldn't believe it. It was a greater crowd than for any rock show I've seen down there! Just a sea of people. You were lucky to get a place there...I read that many were turned away or gave up out on I-5 just trying to get downtown.


You all are lucky to have a primary...we just had the caucus back in Feb.

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Registered: 03-25-2003
In reply to: kcope47
Tue, 05-20-2008 - 12:07pm

Would have liked to have been with you Kat. Sounds like things went well for you. What did you think of his speech? Would have liked to see Hillery and Obama, time didn't suit here.


I've only been to one rally. Stood in the rain waiting for quite some time. Ended up in nose bleed seats.

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Registered: 04-21-2008
In reply to: kcope47
Tue, 05-20-2008 - 12:54pm

Wow Kat!


How lucky for you and your daughter...this will probably be something she will never forget.

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Registered: 07-14-2005
In reply to: kcope47
Tue, 05-20-2008 - 1:07pm
My sister got to see/hear him speak at a rally in Maine. Was impressed also w/his personability and energy - tho Hillary's got her backing, not only because she's a staunch democrat, but because of the woman-in-a-man's-world thing...
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Registered: 03-26-2003
In reply to: kcope47
Tue, 05-20-2008 - 1:22pm

Wow, I saw the article on tv and was thinking
of you being there! I agree, there will never
be a time as exciting at this one!

Kat, we really missed you at the meet; see you
at the next one :) :)

Hugs,


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Registered: 03-01-2006
In reply to: kcope47
Tue, 05-20-2008 - 7:32pm

Kat


that is so cool that you went!


wish we could have been there


sounds amazing!


would love to hear him speak


Dutch

 

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Registered: 03-25-2003
In reply to: kcope47
Wed, 05-21-2008 - 6:23pm
No, I'm sure she won't forget it. She had to go to the bathroom before he got there but the lines were a mile long, so she decided to tough it out. I have a feeling her mind wasn't entirely on his speech a lot of the time. LOL
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Registered: 03-25-2003
In reply to: kcope47
Wed, 05-21-2008 - 10:33pm
Kat I did see newsclips from the Obama rally and it was impressive. The candidates held their rallys here during the work week so I could not attend. I am still very undecided and I find that an uncomfortable position. Normally, by now, I have an idea of who gets my vote. This year its so complicated and since I'm not totally thrilled with any candidate may skip this election. Then again by November that might change:) Glad you got such great seats...good Karma:)
Hugs, Bernie
Hugs, Bernie
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Registered: 04-21-2008
In reply to: kcope47
Thu, 05-22-2008 - 10:14am
Well, I see he won in your state!

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Registered: 09-19-2003
In reply to: kcope47
Fri, 05-23-2008 - 8:12am

that is nice you got to see him kat,he is a breath of fresh air for sure! he is drawing crowds wherever he goes..he reminds me