Barack Obama in Marion, IN

[Hope And Change]

Run time: 07:30 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jp_Xut5R8G4   Posted on YouTube: April 26, 2008 By YouTube Member: Views on YouTube: 0   Posted on DU: April 26, 2008 By DU Member: Hope And Change Views on DU: 982

 
Marion resident Bernard Smith introduced Barack Obama at a Town Hall Meeting on April 26th, 2008.

[eleny]

1. The man who introduced him got me to...

:cry:

[stlsaxman]

2. me too... tear up, then Kick N Rec!!!!!

:cry:





:kick:

[Iwillnevergiveup]

3. Bernard

speaks for millions, but he was so humble. I betcha this introduction, among all the heavy hitters who have already introduced him, will stand out in Barack's mind for a long time to come.

A big K&R - for Bernard, too.

[jefferson_dem]

4. Oh man.

What an introduction.

We stand with you, Bernard!

[DLnyc]

5. Great video

Why do people like Obama? Maybe because we feel like he appreciates what it is to be 'just a regular person". Something about letting an ordinary local guy do the introduction shows respect for and confidence in the actual regular people that make up this 'improbable union'.

[GOPBasher]

6. "I was raised Republican. I can't go that way anymore. What did they do for me?"

Marion resident Bernard Smith -- thank you for having the intellectual honesty to question what you were always told. And welcome!

[Muttocracy]

7. exactly - that quote was what stuck with me - I hope many others are thinking "can't go that way" nt

[eleny]

10. He's my sig line now!

It's as powerful as any statement I've used from historic figures.

[Muttocracy]

8. nevermind! nt

[Psst_Im_Not_Here]

9. And that ladies and gentlemen,

is a typical Hoosier. Barack CAN reach these people. That disappointment is exactly what we need to tap into and offer that hope to them. Indiana is no Ohio nor is it Pennsylvania, it's a different kind of animal.

[democracy1st]

11. thanks Kick