“Wow, wow, wow,” Barack Obama said as he took in the sight of the crowd. “We have had a lot of rallies. This is the most spectacular setting, the most spectacular crowd we have had this entire campaign.”
Yesterday’s rally in Portland, OR was the largest of his campaign. Fire officials estimated 65,000 packed into the park along the Willamette River, with another 15,000 outside and more on the river in pleasurecraft. (The New York Times estimates the crowd at 75,000.) Obama’s previous record was at a Philadephia rally, attended by 35,000.
The Oregon primary is tomorrow.
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3 comments
May 19, 2008 at 4:39 pm
borealdreams
Ooh, I like your disclaimer below, may I add that? Actually found you on “what did I post today” thread, came in checked you out and noticed the “Women for Obama” sticker and liked it, as it speaks truth to the spin.
I comment on Sexism and its current use as spin in my blog where you can see pictures live from the Obama Rally
I need to figure out “blog role” and how it works so I can link effectively, instead of posting comments 1000x to show from “live pictures” instead of large media “sanitized” images. and will add you in, when I figure it out.
feel free to comment, as I think you might understand it and, everyone looks at my site but never comments
and this isn’t me “pimping” my site, just looking for feedback on my ideas 
May 19, 2008 at 5:30 pm
ellaella
Hi. Of course you may use my disclaimer. I did write it, so thanks for asking, but feel free to take it.
I’m glad you took the time to stop by. I’ll go visit your blog right now!
May 23, 2008 at 9:32 am
Hans
Hey come join my discussion of an Obama Dream Team; VP, Cabinet & What States can be Won in November.
I’m trying to consolidate all the discussions I find all over the place here into one location. Come join the fun, ala open discussion, fantasy sports team idea with a focus on making it realistic and more importantly making it happen in November!
Hope to see everyone there!