To Obama in New Hampshire: "By the way, you had us from your first hello."

[DeepModem Mom]

WP/AP: Obama Greeted Warmly at Famous N.H. Site
By BEVERLEY WANG
The Associated Press
Friday, March 16, 2007

CLAREMONT, N.H. -- Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama had little difficulty winning over the audience at a senior center made famous by the husband of his biggest rival.

The Illinois senator spoke Friday at the Earl M. Bourdon Senior Center where former President Bill Clinton and House Speaker Newt Gingrich shook hands in 1995 and promised to create a bipartisan commission on campaign finance reform. The commission never materialized.

"I know this is a pretty famous spot," Obama said. "I think it's wonderful this place has that history."

The crowd waited an hour for Obama to arrive and swarmed him for autographs after he spoke.

"By the way, you had us from your first hello," said Carol Thebarge, who went on to ask Obama about President Bush's plan to send more troops to Iraq....

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/03/16/AR2007031602003.html

[Alexander]

1. Uh oh

They're trying to suggest he's a lightweight, and all style, no substance. Never mind that he's a brilliant orator with distinguished credentials.

While the story is positive, more stories describing such fan worship could serve to work against Obama.

[Ethelk2044]

2. His Appeal

His appeal is because everyday people can relate to him.

[DeepModem Mom]

3. I know --

but I lurve him...

:loveya:

[TwilightGardener]

4. Awwwww! Sometimes a feel-good story is just that!

[Vinca]

5. New Hampshire is in love with Obama. It's that simple. nt