Thousands waited in line to attend Obama Rally in Minneapolis

[HopeFor2006]

http://wcco.com/wireapnewsmn/Obama.campaigning.for.2.1976824.html

BRIAN BAKST, Associated Press Writer
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) ― President Barack Obama told the crowd at a Minnesota rally Saturday to "defy the conventional wisdom" and put Democrats like gubernatorial nominee Mark Dayton in office.

The two former colleagues in the U.S. Senate worked to motivate the Democratic base 10 days from an Election Day that could prove difficult for their party.

Obama said electing Dayton would keep Minnesota moving forward, praising him as someone who "spent his life fighting for Minnesota. And now I need all of you to fight for Mark Dayton."

The president also put forth a defense of the Democratic record, from health care changes that extend coverage to more people to a financial industry overhaul meant to stop abuses on Wall Street. He said Republicans want to undo that agenda.

"You can't have the keys back," Obama said of the GOP. "You don't know how to drive."

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[pnorman]

1. "You can't have the keys back," Obama said of the GOP. "You don't know how to drive."

He can't say that often enough!

Full disclosure: I myself don't drive!

[Owl]

2. Had to wait in line for hours to get in, but it was definitely worth it!

[geardaddy]

3. We waited in line for hours...

but didn't get in to the field house. They diverted the remainder of us to Williams Arena to watch on TV. It was still worth it!

[annm4peace]

4. anyone notice all those "End the War" buttons ?

I wonder if Obama even noticed them.

[Owl]

5. I doubt it. From what I could see about half the crowd had them on.

[annm4peace]

6. awesome!

[Zookeeper]

7. My 18 year old daughter went and it was really a thrill for her. n/t