Yesterday afternoon, Wednesday October 15th, Fairfield County welcomed Senator Joe Biden to Lancaster for a Community Gathering. The event was held at the Ohio University-Lancaster Campus and attended by around 800 members of the community. Supporters from the Lancaster and Pickerington Campaign for Change offices served as volunteers for the event, helping with parking, line comfort, ushering and press area.
Following an invocation and the pledge of allegiance, democratic congressional candidate Sharen Neuhardt took the podium to voice her support for Barack Obama and Joe Biden and let voters know that she has the right type of experience required for a congressional seat that hasn’t been open for nine terms. Next, Pickerington field organizer Shawn Phetteplace invited everyone to help out with the campaign by visiting either of Fairfield County’s offices and getting involved.
Ted Strickland speaks to the Lancaster crowd
The guests of honor arrived soon after. Ohio Governor Ted Strickland was first at the mic and brought out Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown who gave a forecast for election night in which Fox News anchors will be sad to acknowledge that Barack Obama has won Ohio.
Senator Sherrod Brown introduces Joe Biden
Senator Brown then introduced Vice Presidential nominee Joe Biden to the excited crowd. Joe spoke with sincerity and eloquence on the change that our nation needs and his and Barack’s plan to restore the country’s greatness.
Senator Biden takes the podium
“This is God’s country,” Biden remarked alluding to the newly changing fall leaves surrounding the outdoor venue. He also spoke of the small-town values he was brought up with which promised that with honesty and hard work you can achieve anything you dream of. Biden said he and Barack would again make this promise true in America so that we can look towards the future, not having to be confined to our current circumstances. On a beautiful fall day in Lancaster, Ohio, it would have been hard to find anyone who disagreed.
Senator Biden meets with Pickerington Neighborhood Team Leader J.R. Ritchey
Senator Biden shakes hands with Pickerington Neighborhood Team Leader Laura Rossi
Thanks again to all who attended and helped out with yesterday’s event. Remember that in Ohio from now until November 3rd you can vote early in person or by mail!
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