"The one thing more powerful than that kind of politics is the judgment and decency of the American people. Understand this Ohio, we are more united than our politics would suggest." - Barack Obama
Barack barnstormed throughout Ohio today, making several stops in the Buckeye state and making the case for change. It was a long day of events, but Barack managed to speak directly to over 167,000 Ohioans today -- no mean feat.
There were over 60,000 in front of the state house in Columbus (according to Lt. Wittich), 80,000 in the Cleveland Mall (per Marty Flask, Director of Public Safety) and finally 27,000 in the Nippert Stadium at the University of Cincinnati (verified by Fire Captain Chris Miller).
It was an exhausting day, but it was made lighter by the fact that Michelle and Barack's two daughters, Malia and Sasha, were able to come along for the first two stops. In Cleveland the girls watched as Bruce Springsteen performed, and they learned the words to, "This land is your land." Michelle was also able to take up some of the speaking burden with her inspiring introductions.
"Think about where we've come from over the last 21 months. I see all kinds of faces out in the crowd today," Michelle told the diverse crowds. "If we want a leader like Barack Obama, our job is to send him into the White House... This race is not about him, it never was. It's about all of us, all of you."
Barack took advantage of the crowds, explaining in detail his solutions for our nation: reviving the struggling economy, repairing our crumbling infrastructure, restoring our standing in the world. He also took this time, precious moments spent outside the echo chamber of television ads and robocalls, to decry the negative politics of cynicism and fear.
But none of it, the crowds, the energy, the excitement, or the desire for change means a thing if you don't vote. And not just you. Talk to your friends and neighbors, offer a ride to someone in need. There are so many ways to get involved in these last two days of the campaign.
Find out how you can help, and enjoy the day in pictures:
Arun ChaudharyNovember 2nd, 2008Cincinnati, OH
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