Over 1,500 Rally for Barack and Michelle Obama in Reno today

Over 1,500 Rally For Barack and Michelle in Reno
By Zach Edwards - Jan 18th, 2008 at 1:43 pm EST



Barack and Michelle are at the University of Reno this morning talking with thousands of supporters and undecided Nevadans. The mood here is electric, because early this week—at every event held in Reno and Carson City—the venues were packed to capacity with hundreds of people in overflow rooms and even waiting outside listening on loudspeakers. Finally we found a venue big enough to hold all the Obama supporters—and yet they have still packed the room and filled all the chairs!

There are hundreds of young people all over the place; there is a buzz on campus, and for nearly every single one of them—this will be their first time to caucus. This entire election Barack has been bringing new people into the democratic process and Reno looks to be no exception. Young people want change; they want an end to the old ways of Washington, and the games that are played all too often.

Michelle has gotten on the stage and is introducing Barack. The crowd went absolutely wild chanting “Obama 08’, Obama 08’.” Michelle also just gave an appeal that was met with even louder cheers.

“I’ve always been told, no, not yet, you're not good enough, wait your turn. But what this campaign has taught me is that people are ready, the veil of impossibility has been snatched away, and people are ready for change. Barack is the most capable to bring the change that we need.”

Barack was just introduced and the place absolutely roared with approval. People are stomping on the ground in the rafters—it’s thunderous. From here—it’s clear -- Reno is ready for change.

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