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Obama Draws 100,000 at St. Louis Rally
Obama's down a little over one point in today's tracking polls--which
has "concern trolls" like me reloading the .38. But! If you haven't
already heard, here's a bright spot: Obama drew a crowd of 100,000, and
in Missouri! This is all the more heartening when one considers that
civic officials tend to underestimate the size of crowds at
outdoor events. (In a stadium, where seats are assigned, head counts
are more accurate for obvious reasons.)
Now, if only General Powell would endorse him...
Robert
Now, if only General Powell would endorse him...
Robert
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Don't be discouraged by the overall numbers. Obama is winning in the states that will bring home a landslide. Just relax and keep working like the dickens.
Powell is said to be endorsing on Sunday.
October 18, 2008 3:36 PM | Reply | Permalink
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October 18, 2008 4:51 PM | Reply | Permalink
I've been to some large outdoor events - like Paul Simon live in Central park, and Fourth of July celebrations on the Mall in DC - and from the above and other pics I've seen (ht to hrebendorf), there were many more than 100,000 people there.
October 18, 2008 8:33 PM | Reply | Permalink
I recommend phone banking in response to your 'concern'. If you're already volunteering full bore then think about how you might recruit some more people to help. We have a lot of nasty robocalls and mailers to debunk.
I am canvassing in CO tomorrow. Thank God! Because on my way to see clients today I saw a few McCain Palin signs and I couldn't help thinking that these people have been lied to and are supporting a despicable man.
October 18, 2008 5:27 PM | Reply | Permalink