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Avalux

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Mon Jan-19-09 12:47 PM
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Obama speaking now on MSNBC

Edited on Mon Jan-19-09 12:47 PM by sparosnare

With Michelle, making a brief statement to the volunteers assembled for today's Renew America Together event. Said he won't be long because he has to "save all of his best lines for tomorrow". (Laughter)

Talking of personal responsibility and promoting www.usaservice.org

Now walking around shaking volunteers' hands; said he will shake everyone's hand so please be patient.

I love our new President. :bounce: :loveya: :patriot:

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liberalmuse

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Mon Jan-19-09 12:49 PM
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1. Damn, that bulb exploding scared the crap out of me.

Don't. DO. THAT when Obama is being shown. Please! I almost peed my pants.

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Avalux

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Mon Jan-19-09 12:50 PM
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2. Yeah, that was freaky. Are you still watching?

Edited on Mon Jan-19-09 12:50 PM by sparosnare

Obama is really enjoying himself, walking around talking to people. So refreshing!

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liberalmuse

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Mon Jan-19-09 12:51 PM
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3. Yes, I can't stop...

though I have to go to the food bank soon. Both he and Michelle are so gracious and down-to-earth. They seem to enjoy meeting the people and mingling.

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Avalux

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Mon Jan-19-09 12:54 PM
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5. I can't stop watching either. They are real people; this is not a staged photo op.

They will continue to be involved and I fully expect them to be out in the DC community from time to time. :hi:

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Jennicut

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Mon Jan-19-09 12:53 PM
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4. Obama did a pretty decent paint job.

Edited on Mon Jan-19-09 12:53 PM by Jennicut

But he didn't bring donuts to anyone like Joe did. :)

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The_Casual_Observer

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Mon Jan-19-09 12:56 PM
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8. Joe is the sort of person that would think about doing that.

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Avalux

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Mon Jan-19-09 12:57 PM
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9. Joe likes to feed people, lol.

Remember he brought bagels and coffee to the press gathered outside of his home when he was selected VP? So cool.

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Jennicut

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Mon Jan-19-09 12:59 PM
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11. Yeah, I remember that. He isa very thoughtful VP to be.

Can't imagine Cheney getting anyone anything but a bucket of poison.

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DCBob

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Mon Jan-19-09 12:55 PM
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6. Shaking hands of all 300 volunteers...

And it looks like he is enjoying it. Amazing.

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Avalux

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Mon Jan-19-09 12:58 PM
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10. That sort of thing can't be staged. He really is enjoying it.

Especially the kids - he really likes talking to kids.

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cali

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Mon Jan-19-09 12:56 PM
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7. C-Span is MUCH better

there's no talking over Obama or Michelle.

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Avalux

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Mon Jan-19-09 01:00 PM
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12. Thanks! I just turned to CSPAN - MUCH better!

Can hear everything they're saying. :hi:

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Avalux

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Mon Jan-19-09 01:09 PM
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13. STILL shaking hands; holding babies, talking to young people.

I can't get enough of this.

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