A massive crowd in VA is begging Obama to keep talking through a torrential rain.

[nolabear]

I just had to post that. He's drenched, they're drenched, as he said "Your hairdos are gone anyway", and everyone is having a ball.

This man is like a long drink of water in the desert. His opponent is like a desert.

[riverwalker]

1. he is amazing

[malaise]

2. Have to love him

[rocktivity]

3. His opponent is like a desert mirage

The closer you get to him, the less you see.


rocktivity

[nolabear]

5. LOL! True dat.

[siligut]

11. Like a mirage of an oasis, hiding a huge, entitled scorpion, in the desert

I really like your simile, but had to add Mitts inner essence.

[The Wielding Truth]

33. There is nothing REAL about Romney who thinks corporations are people and we are worth nothing.

[sufrommich]

4. It's also a great speech. Mitt is toast. nt

[lonestarnot]

6. 4 MORE YEARS!

[Frustratedlady]

7. You wouldn't see his opponent doing that.

Obama is just plain and simply a regular guy. So, he's rich! He doesn't act it. I think he is so comfortable in his skin, he can be comfortable in either scenario...common folks or with the elite.

I'm proud to call him "My President"!

[lunatica]

10. Unlike Romney Obama was actually poor growing up

He's comfortable because he's been there. Mitt on the other hand has never known a moment of financial worry. He hasn't been there and it shows.

[ellenfl]

17. that's not true!

they had to worry about which stock to sell so they could eat.

ellen fl

[lunatica]

20. LOL!

All that worry aged poor Mitt right at the right spot on his temples too.

[freshwest]

28. And knows what it is to be bullied, marginalized and watch his mother die for lack of health care.

I think the lies about Obama's arrogance and the faux comaraderie of Romney are going to wear off. The difference between these two men, one given what he has and the other who worked for his success, is clear.

Unless people are addicted to Faux News, which is designed to keep them returning for the adrenaline rush, the American people will come to accept him as the best man for this job...

Ever.

[nolabear]

8. So help me I think Michael Steel is coming to Jesus.

He sounds more doubtful about Romney all the time. Softly and tenderly, Michael, softly and tenderly...

[siligut]

13. You know, I thought the same thing about Steel

Republicans don't even like Mitt and maybe some recognize that he is poison for them.

[nolabear]

25. I would give a lot to be a fly on some of those GOP strategizing walls.

Someday a book's going to be written, mark my words.

[ailsagirl]

32. I noticed it, too.

Usually, I automatically mute the volume when Steele speaks, but yesterday (on Ed's show, I think), there were no signs of aggressiveness or hostility. He even laughed at something said that was critical of mittens.

[bluestateguy]

9. Same thing happened on election eve 4 years ago

&feature=relmfu

[Riley18]

14. He is such a powerful speaker. I wonder if RMoney will even debate him.

[pinboy3niner]

15. The debates are scheduled

Obama won.

[nolabear]

16. *snort!*

[lunatica]

21. LOL!

[freshwest]

26. Yeah, I remember that one!

[annabanana]

12. Can't WAIT to see pics of today! . . .n/t

[RagAss]

18. Mr. President is just warming up for the campaign too !

I love it !!!

[turtlerescue1]

19. Am in tears and so very very Proud of this President.

[freshwest]

27. +1,000

[struggle4progress]

22. ... "This feels kinda good," he said to a roaring crowd gathered on the lawn behind the 1800's home.

"I need to cool off" ...
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2012/jul/14/26/obama-about-to-land-at-rir-ar-2057006/

... “I’m wrapping up. Everyone is wet anyway so it does not matter,” President Obama said as a second round of rain fell on the crowd ...
http://wtvr.com/2012/07/14/obama-rain-speech/

... The speech ended around 12:50 p.m. with everyone, including the president, soaking wet ...
http://www.nbc12.com/story/19024957/president-obama-campaigns-in-glen-allen-saturday

[nolabear]

23. Thank you!

It all warms my heart. And I taste a little blood, too, and that's fun.

[WI_DEM]

24. I'm feeling rather good about Virginia this fall.

[oldhippydude]

31. Virginia Yess yess

down ticket lets GET CANTOR TOO!!!!

[freshwest]

29. Your hairdos are gone anyway. Enjoy life and love, forget the rest!

[denvine]

30. You know, it really feels good to have such respect and love for your President>

Hoping for 4 more years of that feeling. Obama/Biden 2012!!!!!!!

[nolabear]

36. Amen and welcome to DU!

[magical thyme]

34. yeah, but 100 African Americans politely applauded for Mittens

of course, they had to be paid to show up and clap...and everybody else booed

[underpants]

35. It has been pouring -- sunshine -- HUMIDITY--pouring -- sunshine....etc all day in Richmond

it is a steam bath right now.