Yesterday Barack was in Nevada and New Mexico, before heading to Colorado for two giant rallies today. Here's a report from the road that came in late last night . . .
"For the last eight years we've tried it John McCain's way, we've tried it George Bush's way. It didn't work. It's time to try something new." - Barack Obama
Today was day one of Barack's two day swing through the Southwest, making stops in Nevada and New Mexico. Like everywhere, the faltering economy is on everyones minds. It's the 600 pound gorilla who shows up at every rally.
At the Peccole Stadium at University of Nevada-Reno, 11,000 folks were on hand (validated by Adam Garcia UNR Police Chief) to hear Barack speak to their problems and offer solutions. In Reno, housing is a particular problem. People are desperate to stay in their homes but are finding it harder and harder.
The story is the same in Las Vegas. Bonanza HS Assistant Principal Zane Gray counted over 18,000 people crowded onto Bonanza's football field. These people aren't just worried about staying in their homes, they worry about what happens to the value of their houses when neighboring houses get shuttered up and abandoned. It's hard to know what to do when the consequences one faces are so often due to circumstances outside your control.
Barack finished the day by addressing a crowd of over 35,000 (per Fire Marshall Vince Leonard) on a crisp New Mexico night. "Future generations are going to judge us on how we respond," Barack said. "Will they say this was on of those moments when America overcame?"
The easiest way to overcome, to make a difference, to be part of the solution, is to vote, and vote early.
Enjoy the day in pictures,
Arun ChaudharyOctober 25th, 2008Albuquerque, NM
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