After the last scheduled event in Keene, NH was cancelled due to what the Senator called "a blizzard- a Nor'easter", he attended a Town Hall meeting at Keene College. It was another packed house, and Obama talked with residents of New Hampshire about what he thinks politics should be.
Enjoy!
Here's a clip from Senator Obama's Town Hall meeting in Council Bluffs, IA today. As Sam mentioned before, questions from the audience ranged from healthcare to creating diplomacy with Iran. This portion of the event is the Senator's response to a question about global warming. Enjoy!
By now, I am sure everyone reading this knows about the Hope Action Change events going on across the country this Saturday, March 31st. In addition to encouraging all of you to attend and participate in an event near you, I am now asking you to bring your video and still cameras with you.
Your video can be a documentation of the event, interviews with attendees, or a reflection on how you think the day went. Or a collaboration of all these things! The most insightful and entertaining videos will be featured on BarackTV.
Click HERE to Upload Your Video!
And, as always, we would LOVE to receive any photographs you take of the event you attend.
Send your photos HERE!
Have a great time at your events, and I can't wait to see the submissions.
-Jessica
The Nevada weather is AMAZING, and created a perfect backdrop for the Culinary Workers Union rally last night. The entire parking lot was packed with Local 226 members waiting to hear what the 2008 Presidential candidates had to say and share with them. Here's a quick video preview:
Culinary Workers Union Contract '07 Rally
After trying out one too many buffets, Chris and I are headed home tonight... have a great weekend!
I am just about to head back to Chicago after a weekend in Iowa, but before getting in the car, want to share with you a video preview of Day One on the Senator's tour of Iowa.
Sneak Peek of Iowa, Day One!
Chris and I are editing together more video from the weekend, so check back tomorrow for more of Days One & Two!
I just finished another video using footage and interviews from Selma. When you get a chance, head over to "Word on the Street" to take a look! I think it really gives an idea of what it was like to be at the commemoration/celebration.
Chris and I just made it back from Selma, Alabama- and, after the craziness of our travel and the moving intensity of the events on Sunday, I am very thankful for this time to share our experiences.
Brown Chapel, Part One
Brown Chapel, Part Two
As at other events, the line of people waiting outside the chapel to hear Senator Obama speak was incredibly long. But the atmosphere was different. People were a little more somber (and not just because it was 6:30 in the morning). I could see excitement in their faces, and hope, but also the desire to remember and honor the past. The main floor and three balconies' of the sanctuary filled quickly, and many people stood outside in the street, listening to the service through speakers placed out there.
Listening to the Rev. Jackson, Congressmen Lewis and Davis, and Rev. Lowry's "good crazy" was one of the great privileges of my life. They were incredible teachers- I learned so much in an hour. And the Senator's speech was just amazing. It was very personal yet gave so many honors to the past, and led into a staunch call to action. This not only inspired people, but seemed to surprise them a little as well.
So... even though the airline lost all our luggage and most of our gear in transit, and internet was hard to come by, this trip was exactly what I hoped for, and I am glad to be given the opportunity to share the experience with you. More videos will be posted later on this week!
- Jessica
Check out the new video from our recent travels to the greater Cleveland area. People began lining up for the event at 3:30 pm... doors didn't open officially till 6:00 pm! The gym was packed, as people rallied with the musicians and poet before the Senator even took the stage.
Here's Chris, capturing a moment.
We're off to Selma, Alabama on Saturday, and will be back next week with footage from the commemorative event.
