Yesterday, I attended an Obama rally at Widener University. The weather was frigid and wet. I stood outside for almost 4 hours in order to hear, see, and support the man I hope becomes our country's next president.
A number of political and local leaders spoke before Obama took the stage. Shortly before 10am I could see security staff take the rooftops of nearby buildings. He was about to appear before the crowd. The mounting anticipation was palpable. Even though my body was cold, tired, and shivering I was excited and energized. The music swelled and people started cheering. Off to my right, Barack emerged through the crowd, shaking hands and smiling. I was taken off guard because suddenly I could not breathe and a lump formed in my throat.
The whole scene was truly awe inspiring - thousands of people standing in the 40 degree pouring rain to see this man who hopefully will bring the change our country needs. Our university's president told me later that he saw an older African-American man who was blind standing in the rain, with a smile on his face, listening to the words of Obama and said that he never thought that this day would arrive.
I tried to hear every word he said, but now as I think back I cannot honestly recall a single phrase but I can remember the feeling, the excitement, the momentum. All I hope will carry him to the White House next Tuesday. Our country is ready for change and yesterday that answer was blowing in the wind.
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That is sooo awesome you were at an Obama rally! It was surely amazing.
I, too, am hopeful he's our next president come next Tuesday!! He is exactly what our country needs!
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