Photos: Barack Obama today in Bangor, Maine

[flpoljunkie]

US Democratic presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) arrives at the airport in Bangor, Maine February 9, 2008. REUTERS/Carlos Barria


Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., plays with Eric Hansen, 11 months, during a visit to Nicky's Cruisin' Diner Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008, in Bangor, Me. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)


U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) (C) talks with residents at Nicky's Cruisin Diner before a roundtable meeting in Bangor, Maine February 9, 2008. REUTERS/Carlos Barria


Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., shakes hands with supporters before a rally Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008, in Bangor, Maine. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)


Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., greets supporters before a rally Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008, in Bangor, Maine. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)


Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., greets supporters before a rally Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008, in Bangor, Maine. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)


Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., makes remarks during a rally Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008, in Bangor, Maine. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

[jefferson_dem]

1. Presidential.

:kick:

[flpoljunkie]

3. A few more of Obama speaking to the overflow crowd waiting outside

US Democratic presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) speaks to supporters outside the Bangor auditorium during a campaign rally in Bangor, Maine February 9, 2008. REUTERS/Carlos Barria


Supporters for Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., stand outside of a rally Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008, in Bangor, Maine. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)


Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., speaks during a rally Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008, in Bangor, Maine. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)


Supporters of US Democratic presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) waits to see him outside the Bangor Auditorium during a campaign rally in Bangor, Maine February 9, 2008. REUTERS/Carlos Barria

[Window]

5. Simply beautiful!

Thank you for sharing.



Peace:thumbsup:

[OnceUponTimeOnTheNet]

18. People are climbing up trees to see him!

Amazing.

[lligrd]

2. Great Pics nt

[RoadRage]

4. The picture of him with the 11 month old baby is PRICELESS!

That will be in his babybook and be cherished for life.. love it.. love the candidate.

[NJSecularist]

6. He obviously doesn't like babies

Another reason not to vote for him. :sarcasm:

[Califooyah Operative]

7. Thanks! nt

[JI7]

8. love the one with the baby

the parents should frame that one.

[Straight Shooter]

9. If the only ones on the campaign trail were kids, I would love to run for office.

This pic is a keeper.

[Big Blue Marble]

11. That is a beautiful picture.

Those two really connected in that moment.

[Kittycat]

10. You know what I love about every picture I've seen of Obama w/kids?

His sincerity. As a mom of young kids, I notice those things. He gets down on their level, makes funny faces, interacts with them. How many times do we see the requisite politician posing with the baby or kissing them. With him, it's completely different - I rarely even seem him turn toward the camera. It's like they have 100% of his attention, and he's happy to give it to them. I like that :)

[psychopomp]

12. I noticed that, too

Kids seem to like him, as well.

[fight4my3sons]

15. I was there. In front of me a woman in a wheelchair with 2 kids.

At the end of his speech he came to our side of the floor to shake hands and the woman put the two kids in her lap with hope that that they would get a handshake. The crowd was puching forward and there were hands everwhere. He made a point to stop, take each of the girls' hands, looked like he gave a little kiss on the top of the hand and then went on.
Those little girls where so excited to be there. They were asking so many questions and were so happy be a part of the event. I think one was 6 and one 8.

[MBS]

13. wonderful pictures.. especially the one with the baby n/t

[bdamomma]

14. how does it look like for Obama in Maine?

will the people rally to Obama in Maine? Just a question.

[fight4my3sons]

16. More pictures from my crappy camera...

[workinclasszero]

17. Great pics!

Thanks.:)