"I've been the young guy in the Senate for so long that it's hard getting used to this old guy routine!" - Senator Joe Biden
Joe Biden flew from hot and humid West Palm Beach to an even hotter Fort Myers this morning to host an economic roundtable discussion at the Harborside Event Center here in Southwest Florida. About five hundred were in attendance -- supporters, volunteers, and a considerable number of undecided Independents and Republicans.
In fact, Fort Myers Mayor Jim Humphrey, a Republican, introduced Joe, showing his support for the Obama-Biden ticket.
Joe and the audience listened to the concerns and struggles of the individuals taking part in the roundtable discussion. Joe asked them questions and spoke about the kind of politics that he and Barack want to bring to the White House. He talked about the Obama-Biden economic plan and the need to keep good jobs here.
It was just what the audience wanted to hear.
Support for Barack and Joe is gaining in the region, according to local volunteer Marj Lowell. Marj recently attended the Democratic National Convention and called it "the trip of a lifetime." After returning to her home state of Florida, she and her friends have been "working like the devil," canvassing and making phone calls to help drum up support in this crucial state.
Here's a short clip of today's roundtable, introduced by supporter Richard Carney, a Vietnam Vet who believes that Barack and Joe will bring about the change we need:
Peter RubiSeptember 3, 2008En Route to Sarasota
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