Barack Obama, Charlotte, NC, 9-21-08

I tried to see Barack Obama speak. I got there too late. The crowd was enormous.

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[shirtleneck]

Same as most, I waited in a line six blocks away and never got to see him. But it was all worth it when I heard his voice echoing around all the buildings of downtown Charlotte. It gave me chills and made me feel so happy and hopeful to see such an incredible turnout. Thousands, people! Thousands!

[rthuffma]

i don't see McCain or Palin drawing a crowd like this.

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[TrackRunnaBeatBoi]

It was hot and the organizers did pass out water, but an elderly guy couldn't stand the heat and passed out right beside me. Obama announced the fact that we need an EMT for him, and a cop and I carried him off to the side. Once we got to the side barrier, we couldn't pull it apart because the prongs were bent, so we had to walk him through the crowd to the back. This thing definitely could have been organized better, but Obama will have my vote in November. Great speech as well.

[raeshika]

I thought it was poorly organized. A street corner in Uptown Charlotte isn't going to cut it for 25K people. The initial email said you should RSVP (for what? it's outside) and you didn't need tickets.

And then you get there - and the organizers say you need tickets. LOL

It wasn't a terribly warm day -- but standing for 4 hrs (more for others) made it rather hot.

I'm glad I got in and got a good spot -- but I think there's got to be a better place for a rally.

[LoreleiRN]

Even if you got in, he was facing the wrong direction from the main crowd and not up high enough either. No one could see him from the street and people were fainting. It was cool until you got inside, then it felt like 100 degrees. I got there at 9am. When I got back to my car at 2:30, I decided watching it from my living room would have been a better plan. Next time, you guys can have my spot, but he still gets my vote:)

[tubeinator2]

thanks for sharing!

[misser69]

I'm so glad to see that so many people went to see him in North Carolina. Good job on the video.

[AlysseStewartOnAir]

Although the event was free. You still needed a pass to get in.  Those were not being handed out from what I could see on the Mcdowell side (that's where I started). In Greensboro there is a list telling you where you can get the passes. Don't know how I missed that important info in Charlotte. I made it inside just in time.

[AlysseStewartOnAir]

Great job!!!

[JOForde]

I barely got in, only saw the last 1/3 of the speech, but luckily I stuck around and he came back out and shook hands and kissed babies afterwards. Great speech, but the event in generally was kinda poorly organized, the tons of testimonials of people who weren't able to get in is proof of that. If he comes back he should speak at Bank of America, MAYBE that can fit all of his supporters.

[PoliticalFunk007]

I was there today "YES WE CAN" 40'000 deep.

Beautiful Day in Charlotte NC... This man is masterful! He will be known as one of the greatest presidents US history has ever known! Washington, Lincoln, Kennedy --- and Obama! GO OBAMA!