Reply #16: Rally in Scranton PA [View All]

[Alleycat]

Ok, this is now my second post! Still trying to figure things out. I just wanted to give everyone a first hand impression of the rally I was at on Friday.

Hello everyone-
My very first post. I attended the Kerry-Edwards rally in Scranton PA on Friday. WOW!! A long, hot, sweaty day---worth every second. The crowd was huge, supportive, and enthusiastic. This was my first ever political rally and one I will never forget. I was a little disappointed with our location, would have liked to have been closer but it seems that everyone else felt the same way. This team seems to draw people to them. We were lucky enough to weasel our way closer to the action after the speeches. Elizabeth and Teresa were feet away and very much involved with the crowd. They were wonderful. The Johns were a little farther away but took the time to sign autos and shake hands. I actually got chills even in the sweltering heat. How anyone can say John Kerry is aloof is beyond me! He was warm, funny, and quite the silver fox!

The crowd was quite a mix of people. One thing that my friend and noticed was a large amount of younger people. They were pumped to be there. That is great sign because this area has a population of about 20% 65+. A lot of vets, a lot of union folks, a lot of people who strongly want Kerry-Edwards to win in Nov.

Huge hand-made signs were posted on the interstate overpass. The campaign must have been thrilled. Estimates of the crowd numbers range from 15,000-20,000. Local news going with the number of 17,000. From some locals who have been around, "numbers like this not seen since Kennedy in the 60's"

Just thought I would pass this info along from my part of the world.

My next step-I believe I will voluntary.