Massive turnout expected for Obama rally in Dallas today...

[Blue_Roses]

The local news station was on site this morning and already--at 7am--there were hundreds lined up around the side of the building waiting to get in. Doors open at 10:30 and the rally begins at noon. Very exciting news here in Texas. It's an exciting time to be a Democrat:D

I hope security is tight for these rallies--everywhere. :)

Who's going?

[TomClash]

1. Where is it - Texas Stadium?

Wait . . . that may not be a big enough venue. :rofl:

[Blue_Roses]

2. Reunion Arena downtown Dallas

:) I think I'm going to try and break away from work and go. Texas hasn't had this much excitement from our Democratic leadership in years......we are hungry:headbang:

[Demeter]

3. Dear God, Not Dallas!

I can't go through that again.

[Blue_Roses]

4. self-delete

[sellitman]

5. That thought is just sick.

Just don't go there.

[Demeter]

6. These Are Sick Times--And I Don't Want Them To Continue

[Ishoutandscream2]

16. Oh, come on! While we're at it, no candidates in LA

Buffalo, and DC for that matter. And no civil right's leaders in Memphis, either.

Yeah, only in Dallas do we have itchy fingers.

Assassinations can take place anywhere.

[ShortnFiery]

28. Regardless, no matter what - NO more Bush or Clinton Families in the WH.

That's my MAJOR motivation = NO MORE Bush/Clinton Presidents! :patriot:

:-) :thumbsup:

[terrya]

18. Oh, for God's sakes. Stop that shit.

That's horrible. Don't fucking even go there.

[Blue_Roses]

7. Live video from Obama rally in Dallas...

Look at the live shot now of the tower cam:

http://www.wfaa.com/video/index.html?nvid=57424&live=yes

The rally will be aired here live at noon.

[grantcart]

8. great another day of not getting any work done

[K Gardner]

9. Got lines of people much? Thanks for the link !

[MadBadger]

10. That crowd doesnt matchup up with the sound.

[Blue_Roses]

13. It's the tower cam off the building

so that might be why there is no sound. The rally should have sound:) I hope!

[JimGinPA]

19. Thanks For The Link

:toast:

[Hutzpa]

20. Thank you for this link n/t

[Avalux]

11. Security tight here in San Antonio yesterday.

Airport style detectors; no bags, empty pockets, etc. Guys on roofs with guns and binoculars (it was an outdoor event).

Have fun if you're going - he's awesome in person! :hi:

[NJSecularist]

12. 12 PM PST?

[Blue_Roses]

14. noon central

[K Gardner]

15. Its started now... organizing grassroots now pre-rally

[K Gardner]

17. They are unbelievably organized. Wow. I have a feeling Obama will take Texas.

[Blue_Roses]

21. kick for the lunch crowd--Live video of the rally:

http://www.wfaa.com/video/index.html?nvid=57424&live=yes

Watch it here LIVE:bounce:

This is so exciting. Texas hasn't had this much excitement for a Dem candidate in a loooooooooooong time.

[grantcart]

32. my link wont load do you know why?

[K Gardner]

22. Breaking: TEAMSTERS ENDORSES OBAMA !!

[Blue_Roses]

26. ...

:bounce:

[jefferson_dem]

23. Wow. What a crowd!

This is America! Love it. Thanks for the link.

[K Gardner]

24. Huge Crowd.. Fired Up and Ready to Go, wow.. go Texas !! Things ARE bigger there !

[Johnny__Motown]

25. They are saying Teamsters will endorse

[Blue_Roses]

27. who's that singing?

[ShortnFiery]

29. It's "The Boss" - Bruce Springstein. Admittedly it's not his best work.

:P :shrug:

On edit: Well, that "Irish number" isn't one of his hits. :blush:

[Blue_Roses]

30. I like it.

:D

[ShortnFiery]

34. Yes, I'm sorry. I can be sort of elitist in my music.

I tend to like Classic Rock. With regard to Springstein, I like his "Born to Run" years in the 1970s.

I'm sorry, my beloved husband was playing "The Letterman" in the car. After about twenty minutes I broke out in hysteric laughter and exclaimed, "Oh my God! This must be what they play in the waiting room for HELL!" :spray:

I can't stand "The Letterman" but that's OK because he can't stand "George Thorogood and The Destroyers." Yet, we've stayed together over 25 years. :shrug:

[MadBadger]

33. What song was it? American Land maybe?

[ShortnFiery]

36. It has an "Irish Lilt" kick to it but I recognized "The Boss'" voice?

[MadBadger]

45. Sounds like American Land

[Blue_Roses]

31. Here he comes...

:)

[Sensitivity]

35. What is the capacity of that venue. The lines seem incredible!!

[Blue_Roses]

37. I believe it's

19,000. It's where the Dallas Mavericks play as well as many concerts.

[MadBadger]

41. They dont play there anymore

The play at American Airlines Arena.

[Blue_Roses]

50. goes to show how many games I've been to

my spouse asked me this morning why didn't they have it at American Airlines Center...

[Blue_Roses]

38. Ron Kirk up now

:bounce: I love Ron Kirk...

[Blue_Roses]

48. Emmitt Smith!!!!!!!You are shittin' me! He was pro-Bush all the

way in '04! Unbelieveable :wow:

[MadBadger]

39. Obama has a little bit of a cold and flu

:-(

Crowd pulled him through.

[ShortnFiery]

43. They are all fired up. I would love to be there right now.

:applause: Go Obama! :patriot:

[K Gardner]

40. They know they're getting ready to hear the next President of the United States.. how

utterly exciting :applause: :bounce:

[loveangelc]

42. I WISH I STILL LIVED IN DALLAS

if i would have known about this i would have gone D:

[loveangelc]

44. is this online anywhere?

[ShortnFiery]

46. Here's the same link from above. Perhaps check to ensure RP or WMP isn't conflicting?

http://www.wfaa.com/video/index.html?nvid=57424&live=yes

[loveangelc]

56. thanks

[MadBadger]

47. CNN..here's the link

http://www.cnn.com/video/live/live.html?stream=stream2

[loveangelc]

58. thank you

[MadBadger]

49. Emmit Smith!!!

Frickin Cowboys.

[JimGinPA]

51. They Love Him In Texas! nt

[Blue_Roses]

52. he was pro-Bush remember?

:wow:

[Ishoutandscream2]

61. I don't. But what if he was?

Now he's for Obama. Emmitt Smith is sheer greatness!

[Blue_Roses]

62. obviously you didn't see him praise Bush

my point: even a blind squirrel finds a nut sometimes.

[Ishoutandscream2]

60. Make that the great Emmitt Smith

and he's a winner. Good to have him on Obama's side. Yeah, and go Cowboys!

[Blue_Roses]

63. The Cowboys...

now that is a whole new thread...not that I give a rats ass, but I live with someone who makes my life hell during football season.

[K Gardner]

53. Is it me or is this crowd absolutely going wild... no way he won't take Texas.

[MadBadger]

54. I saw a Republicans for Obama sign!!!

Though he shouldnt be shaking hands and hugging people with a cold/flu now should he?

[OnceUponTimeOnTheNet]

55. Saw that too, MSNBC 'What a Crowd, What a Crowd'

[K Gardner]

57. MSNBC: "The Hottest Ticket in Texas"

[OnceUponTimeOnTheNet]

59. wish they would stick to the rally.

Poop. Those online links are not working for me.

[krkaufman]

64. he's immune...!

;)

[krkaufman]

65. It's not coming up for me, but the WFAA website has a video, apparently...

... attached to the headline "Supporters miss Obama as arena fills"

http://www.wfaa.com/video/index.html?nvid=220032

And here's a link to a replay of the speech, also on the WFAA website.

http://www.wfaa.com/video/index.html?nvid=219960

Ok, the videos are working for me, now, in IE instead of Firefox.

[crispini]

66. Pictures!

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=180x48779