23k to see Barack in Hollywood FL

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Sunday November 04, 2012 · 4:25 PM PST

2012/11/04 · 16:25

Barack arrives to speak to 23k in Hollywood, FL.

Amazing! What my wife and I saw here WAS America. People of every race, ethnicity, age; grandmas and toddlers, veterans and tie-dyed, LGBT for Obama shirts, the handicapped. The crowd waited in lines winding around 7 blocks for hours outside in the sun. Everyone was laughing and friendly to strangers around them, cars drove by honking with thumbs up and shouts of "four more years!". No one cut in line, walking past all those already waiting all the way to the back of the line. Broward County Sheriff said 23,000 went through front gate security.
The atmosphere was electric with anticipation. First we had various assorted local politicians and heads of Broward county Obama organizers. Next Charlie Crist spoke, Debbie Wasserman-Schultz, hell, even rapper Pitbull hit the podium. Obama came on to thunderous applause, his voice noticeably hoarse from all the rallies. His speech covered the inclusive nature of our movement. He spoke of the great principles Democrats believe in and fight for. My wife and I were so filled with the joy of seeing Barack finally, and the pride we feel to have him as our president. This is truly a special man, and a momentous moment.
He spoke for 30 minutes, fired up the crowd, then got down in the front rows to shake hands. Then woosh!, off for Cincinnati.

Broward County, long lines for early voting!

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Sunday October 28, 2012 · 1:02 PM PDT

2012/10/28 · 13:02

This morning, 90 minute wait to vote per Broward County gov website. By the time wife and I voted at 1pm, the wait was still almost 45 minutes. Palpable excitement, and large "Souls to the Polls" banners and presence.
Stopped at two Obama campaign offices, no yard signs or swag left. Phone lines all occupied and busy.
Feeling good about FL!

Will Dems have an "October surprise"?

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Thursday October 25, 2012 · 11:51 AM PDT

2012/10/25 · 11:51

Just thinking out loud here, but could Obama stand in front of a podium an announce the capture of Consulate attackers? It would add gravitas to his reputation of seeking out those responsible for terror ala Bin Laden, and drain any strength the Right thinks they have with the tragedy.
I imagine administration has been working overtime with the Libyan government to identify and locate the attackers. Barack must have made it priority number one for his Security team, and having promised to bring them to justice in the debate, is looking to deliver on that.
Republicans will be left with out anything to scream about, and the knowledge the president has reinforced his image as our commander in chief. My instincts tell me this is coming, and I have not noticed much discussion about its possibility.

Any thoughts?

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