Political Rallys

[snoopyto]

Okay, so I decided to brave the masses and go see Sarah Palin speak in the Villages. I learned a valuable lesson. Show up 6 hours ahead of time. I got there at 1:30 and traffic was the pits. I ended up parking 2.5 miles out and hoofed it in. I do so enjoy her accent. But supposedly 30K people showed up. The heat was bad and crowds immense.

Comments

[ladykatiewench]

I find this statement interesting:

I will give McCain and Palin one thing to their credit. That is they have energized people into voting and caring.

Supporters of both sides seem to be saying that about *their* candidate. While I think that it is good so many people are interested in this election, it seems that this is the way it goes every time the last President hits 8 years. Because even if the VP runs, it still isn't a complete incumbency. We *know* that there is gonna be some change, and everyone gets interested in it. So, it seems to me that really it's BUSH who has energized people to vote!

[snoopyto]

I would say Bush plays a factor too. But I think the whole process has prompted alot to look at voting. We have 2 extremely diverse candidates than what we have ever had. While it may not be an issue for you and me, it might be more of an issue for older generations. Some may be opposed to a black man nor a woman in the White ouse. While there is more to it than that, some people will have that issue to work past or accept the lessor of evils. Regardless of the winner, history will be made with this election. Whether it be a woman as VP or a black man as POTUS. The face or preception of the United States will be changed forever.