Anyone see Obama in Lexington?

[BridgeTheGap]

Obama capitalizes on issue of experience
1,800 in Lexington hear '08 candidate
Courier Journal -

LEXINGTON, Ky. -- What many pundits call a weakness for Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama -- his lack of experience in Washington -- is what many Kentuckians say is his strength.

"Everyone talks about him not having enough experience," said Morehead resident Felton Martin, 33. "That's definitely a plus."
Martin joined about 1,800 people who paid $25 per person yesterday afternoon at Heritage Hall in the Lexington Convention Center to hear the freshman senator from Illinois speak.

Obama, who is considered one of the front-runners in the race for the Democratic nomination, addressed the criticism about his Washington experience.

"I have been in Washington long enough to know that Washington needs to change, I don't need Washington to change me," he said to loud applause.

Obama spoke for nearly half an hour, talking about a range of issues such as health care, education and the war in Iraq.

He said the solution to the health-care crisis is to spend more money on prevention, improved technology and managing chronic illnesses.

Obama estimated that the country could save $150 billion a year by delivering health care more efficiently, which could be used to "make sure everyone has affordable health care in this country."

http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070827/NEWS01/708270388

[BRB_TheFireball]

1. I was there

It was my first ever presidential rally. WHOO! :-)