If there was a way to thank the fine, fine people who showed up Friday last for President Obama’s rally on the Cleveland State University soccer field…and hear my sincere thanks… you know I’d be there. I would thank nine thousand plus fine, fine Ohioans.
Personally.
Each and every one.
Reporters Henry J. Gomez and Brandon Blackwell of Cleveland’s The Plain Dealer reported that the weather did not co-operate with the President’s planned outdoor rally. It was very cold…and very rainy. Some audience members were dressed for wet, cold weather, but many stood for hours in casual clothes and business suits, drenched to the skin waiting for the President to arrive. Waiting to hear Mr. Obama speak.
To them.
Nine thousand plus strong.
Michelle Finney-Kofron, of Lakewood Ohio, came to the rally with her son, Gabe. They arrived at 10-30 a.m. The rally began at 2-30 p.m. You and I know these Presidential rallies never begin on time. I can only guess that they waited longer than 4 hours…in the rain and in the cold…to hear our President speak.
“It’s just a little rain,” Ms Finney-Kofron said, “but it was worth it. We’re still smiling.”
A little rain, but still smiling.
Worth it.
Still smiling.
Me, too…
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It’s always inspiring to see elections bringing out people and patriotism, even in the rain.
Hearing that sound bite on NPR and then reading it….just made the debate negatives a lot more affirming. Nine thousand people standing in the rain was, for me, nine thousand visual pats on the back. Onward….
Thank you so much for stopping by. Again, love your stuff….
Wait! Wait!!…not negative affirming…but positive affirming. …but you knew what I meant to say, didn’t you? Yes. Thank you.
Geeezz Loueeze….that is *but* NOT *bit*…..
I give.
Nap time…..
“Our president”…no matter what your political bent, that should be an awe-inspiring, reverential phrase. A chance to see him, to hear him speak is still a wonder. I’m so glad many came out for the opportunity.
Cindy…add one more thank you to that Nine Thousand. Mine to you! Awe-inspiring and reverential….YES….and I’m sure there were a couple of *gasps* of pleasure in that throng…goosebumps!
With you on that, Carrie…traffic tail-backs when the President comes to town. Portland has had our share of bumper-to-bumper and even mass transit tie-ups. Thank you always for your comments.
It’s good to know there are still a great many people who know which end is up!
The turnout, even after all the negative press re: debate/win/lose and such bad weather…brought smiles.
Thank you for your comment.
As a New Yorker, I’m pretty jaded about celebrity, but yeah, I’d like to hear the President speak. Hope I get a chance befroe his 2nd term ends…
Good Morning NY!! Thank you, El G. for stopping by. This article was just one of those “need to feel good about something” moments, especially after all the negatives from the press and the pundits. Worth sharing….worth smiling…
I was in Cleveland that afternoon, but for a conference, not the president, unfortunately. Luckily, his enormous entourage left before my conference let out; otherwise I might still be stuck in traffic.