Obama's Penn State rally draws 20,000

[ckramer]

Source: yn

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Shivering in blankets of Penn State's colors, some 20,000 people filled a campus lawn Sunday to hear Barack Obama say he can win the Democratic nomination even if rival Hillary Rodham Clinton stays in the race.

Supporters stood in long lines for hours to hear Obama ahead of the April 22 Pennsylvania primary.

On a sunny day with temperatures in the low 40's, most bundled up for the type of large-scale rally that has become the candidate's trademark.

"It's been a while, and it's a little cold, but we really like Barack. He's inspiring," said 19-year-old Caitlin McDonnell, wrapped in a blue Nittany Lions blanket.

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"we really like Barack. He's inspiring"

It says all why Obama is leading Hillary today.

Americans long for inspiration from their leader since year 2000.

They have been waiting for 8 years.

And they will finally get it.

[Maat]

1. Gobama!

:toast:

[Doctor_J]

2. When he racks up 55% or so in November, we might be able

to cripple the GOP sufficiently long to get the country back on track. I amhoping that his coattails pull enough left-of-center Dems into Congress so that the yellow dogs can either get on the bandwagon or go the way of Gingrinch.

[bluestateguy]

3. He does turn out a crowd

My fear is that a much greater number of people in Pennsylvania are quietly dwelling in their houses and apartment waiting to vote for the Establishment candidate on 4/22.

[struggle4progress]

4. Record crowd of 22,000 greets Obama

Sunday, Mar. 30, 2008

A record crowd of 22,000 turned out to hear Illinois Sen. Barack Obama's campaign speech on Old Main Lawn this afternoon. Obama spoke for more than an hour before an enthusiastic crowd ...

http://www.centredaily.com/news/politics/story/490893.html

[yellerpup]

5. Did you take the survey?

Who would you vote for if the PA primary were held today?
Hillary Clinton
664
18%
John McCain
1370
37%
Barack Obama
1377
38%
Mike Huckabee
139
4%
Not sure
107
3%
Total Votes: 3657

[struggle4progress]

6. Nope -- but I haven't lived in PA for years

[Imagevision]

7. Billary never thought in their broadest scenario's Obama would beat them!

[blayne]

8. I thought he was trying to stay away from the big rallies for a few weeks.

I guess sometimes it is hard to keep the excitement at bay.