Between the mobs of tourists and New Yorkers who normally populate the theater district and the youthful horde that stands outside MTV Studios to cheer celebrities during shows like "TRL," Times Square is used to seeing crowds.
But the cheering throng of supporters of Barack Obama tonight was still breath-taking.
They had less than 24 hours notice. They were told it would be cold. They were told that they'd be sharing space with other campaigns. They were told that Barack wouldn't be there in person, and would only be participating in MTV's "Choose or Lose" Presidential Forum via satellite. And they were told that we'd need them in the early evening, smack in the middle of a Saturday night in one of the best nightlife cities in the world.
But they were fired up and ready to go!
The chants of "Si Se Puede! Yes We Can!" could be heard across the street. The NYPD provided one bike-rack designated area for Obama supporters... and one for the supporters of other campaigns. And they gave us the larger one.
One thing is abundantly clear as we head towards Primary Day on February 5th: New Yorkers are ready for change and filled with hope.
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