PHOTOS: BARACK OBAMA arrives in Reno for 11AM ET rally

[flpoljunkie]

Democratic presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) arrives in Reno, Nevada, September 29, 2008. REUTERS/Jason Reed


Democratic presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) speaks on his mobile phone as he arrives in Reno, Nevada, September 29, 2008. REUTERS/Jason Reed


Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama D-Ill., walks around the tarmac as he talks on the phone after getting off the plane in Reno, Nev., Monday, Sept. 29, 2008.
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)


Democratic presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) looks back at the media as he climbs into his car at Reno Airport, Nevada, September 29, 2008.


Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama D-Ill., smiles as he deflects questions from the media as he gets in the car on the tarmac in Reno, Nev., Monday, Sept. 29, 2008.
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

[qanda]

1. He is really graying fast

He's going to need some Just For Men, but he's still as good looking as ever.

[blondeatlast]

2. Heck no; I like the gray! nt

[Demi_Babe]

4. me too...makes him even MORE sexy

[Cha]

23. A upshot is that he definetly looks mature

enough for the job now.

[Raschel]

30. He looks like a GQ ad

There's no denying that he's one attractive man.

[mscuedawg]

11. So am I in all this mess!!!!! n/t

[laruemtt]

3. God he's gorgeous.......... n/t

[AFSCME girl]

7. Isn't he something!

:loveya: :hi:

[firedupdem]

5. I love a smart president who THINKS and looks good doing it! n/t

[flpoljunkie]

9. Haven't we had enough of a president who 'shoots from the hip!'

[flpoljunkie]

6. Reno newspaper: Obama to Stress Economy Today in Reno; McCain Cancels Visit

Obama to stress economy; McCain cancels visit

By ANJEANETTE DAMON • [e-mail] • September 29, 2008

Reno was shaping up to be the epicenter of presidential politics this week with visits from both candidates and the man they’re seeking to replace.

But while Democrat U.S. Sen. Barack Obama will be rallying supporters Tuesday at the University of Nevada, Reno, his Republican rival U.S. Sen. John McCain canceled a visit planned for Thursday.

The dropped campaign swing has some Republicans, antsy about the closeness of the race in Washoe County, worried that McCain isn’t paying enough attention to a swing county that could determine the outcome of the race in Nevada.

“He has to get back to Northern Nevada specifically,” Republican strategist Robert Uithoven said. “This state is won or lost in Washoe County. You cannot win statewide as a Republican without winning Washoe County.”

Obama’s speech today will be his second visit to Reno since clinching the nomination. He campaigned heavily in the region during the primary. He’s also been to Elko once and Las Vegas three times in the general election campaign.

Although Obama originally planned to speak about health care today, the failure of the economic bailout plan in Congress and subsequent plunge of the stock market has prompted the campaign to focus on the economy.

McCain had planned to speak to a crowd of hunting enthusiasts in Reno for a White House conference on Thursday. It would have been his third trip to Northern Nevada since winning the nomination.

http://rgj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080929/NEWS18/80929056&OAS_sitepage=news.rgj.com%2Fbreakingnews

[blondeatlast]

12. Uh-oh. Sounds like Nevada's in play; EV shows it barely red...

Big mistake, John, BIG mistake.

http://www.electoral-vote.com/

:bounce:

[Thrill]

28. I thought the last CNN Time Poll. Had Obama leading there

[speedoo]

17. McCain having so much turf to defend is taking its toll now.

He is falling behind badly in states he must win. The 50 state strategy is going to end up being the best thing for democrats in decades.

[demokatgurrl]

32. For ONCE the Dem candidate is playing it smart

Cancelling a campaign visit is very poor planning, unless for an emergency. Obama deserves to win.

[AFSCME girl]

8. GAH, I love that last pic!

Thanks for posting, flpoljunkie :yourock:

[flpoljunkie]

10. Thanks, AFSCME girl!

:yourock: too!

[gblady]

15. oh, yeah....

melt!

[Triana]

13. The Next President of the United States

wise, strong, handsome, hot, cool. All of the Above.

[LibraLiz1973]

14. I imagine one of the worst parts of being a candidate

(and eventually, President!)
would be that you no longer drive.

[Ichingcarpenter]

16. Notice how nervous he is twisting his ring finger and blinking the whole time

Oops......... that's the other guy

sorry, great pictures.

[Hope And Change]

18. K & R!

[Liberal_Stalwart71]

19. He's so handsome. He AND Biden.

[Lancer]

20. If possible, he looks even better in person

His body language is so confident, but he doesn't have a Reaganesque swagger. He appears relaxed but alert at all times, and he has that twinkle in his eyes that comes from being really smart and on the ball.

[Erin Elizabeth]

21. Damn, does he ever get just exhausted?

I get exhausted just reading about everything he's doing and everywhere he goes. Whew.

[Raschel]

22. He has so much energy

and vitality. Something we need in a President. This comes from doing something you are passionate about, something bigger than yourself that you believe in.

[jberryhill]

24. I hope he's getting enough sleep, though

Sleep is important.

[hogwyld]

26. It's a brilliant "Soviet" strategy!

By forcing McFailin' to keep up, he's making to old man exhaust himself, leading to major gaffes along the way. We can turn this country BLUE!

[Raschel]

29. Has McCain even made many appearances lately

besides coffee shops?

This is such schadenfreude. McCain truly thought he was entitled to the Presidency. His good old boy club. His backdoor deals and lobbyists.

Steamrolled by a Black man, no less. (the straight talk express got steamrolled haha) That has to rub salt in the wound of hes bigotted body even more. And yes, I do believe he is a bigot.

[CakeGrrl]

33. It helps a lot that our ticket can campaign separately

And don't need to show up together to do damage control interviews.

Wear 'em down, Barack and Joe!

[MadrasT]

25. Dang, that last picture is just "teh shit"... and LOL - Barack

paces when he's talking on the phone just like I do!!! :bounce:

[Scurrilous]

27. Great pics.

K & R :thumbsup:

[RichGirl]

31. He's so cool...and so gorgeous.

If he weren't in the politics business, he could be the next, and the first black...James Bond.