"The American people aren't looking for someone to divide the country -- they want someone to lead it." - Barack Obama
Barack Obama spoke those words today on the banks of the Scioto river, in view of the Columbus skyline. He continued to draw large crowds on the second day of his Ohio bus tour: 5,000 in Chillicothe according to Glenda Cornett, the City Fire Inspector and 12,000 in Columbus as counted by Lieutenant Mark L. McMurray, Columbus Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire.
The day started in front of the Chillicothe court house in Ross County, which was the first state house of Ohio. In this small town, struggling from the effects of the current financial crisis, Barack unveiled his new Small Business Rescue Plan. Small businesses are the powerhouse of our economy, where most of this nation's jobs are created. Unfortunately they are also often the hardest hit when times are tough. Even with the current federal government rescue plan there is a long way to go. We've all got a lot of work to do.
With this in mind, the end of the day was just as fitting as the beginning. Barack stopped by a meeting of Obama for America field organizers in Columbus, young people determined to make a difference in this election, determined to help bring change to America. He told them about his experiences as an organizer in the South Side of Chicago, helping rebuild communities that had been devastated by the closing of local steel plants. Like Barack back then, these folks are the ones who hit the streets, who knock on doors, who listen to people tell their stories and explain their problems. Sometimes it can be hard to get the specific answers from a TV commercial or at a rally. Who better to make the choice we have in this election clear than friends and neighbors? Find out how you can get involved in Barack's campaign in your state, or in neighboring states, and enjoy the day in pictures:
Arun ChaudharyOctober 10th, 2008Philadelphia, PA
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