Kerry addresses Metrodome rally

[Dickie Flatt]

Star Tribune: The Democratic nominee was greeted by a throng of thousands - the state fire marshal estimated 30,000 - among the largest political rallies in the state's history.

President Bush's largest crowd this year was estimated at 17,500 in Chanhassen. ...

Of course, not everyone believes Kerry has fallen short on his support of the military. Former Sen. Max Cleland, a veteran who lost three limbs in Vietnam, is co-chairman of the national Kerry-Edwards campaign. He took part in a rally with Minnesota veterans and supporters Thursday in St. Cloud before heading to Minneapolis for Kerry's own event. ...

Diana Stewart, 58, of Robbinsdale leaned over a fence, smiling. She works part time in retail sales because she can't find a full-time job, and she and her husband pay $456 a month for health insurance - insurance they can't afford to use for preventive screenings like pap smears because the co-pays are high. If Kerry is elected, she hopes he'll help create more jobs and lower health care costs. ``I trust him,'' she said.

[Pump Man]

1. Thanks for info I wish I lived in swing state

I live in Louisiana we have 2 dem senators and dem gov. 2 of 3
are women

[foo_bar]

8. Bush tops at 50% in LA polls

If the <=50% incumbency rule applies, don't be surprised if you wake up in a swing state.

[Pump Man]

11. Yes realize that we have not gave up. I know the plan

Their will be a great get out vote on election day. There was
no efford 4 year ago GORE DID NOT HAVE THE MONEY. KERRY DOES

[msturgis524]

2. It was a huge turnout

I was there it took us 45 minutes just to get out of the parking lot.

[truthisfreedom]

3. i would have gone, but i'm going to focus on voting and helping out on

election day. i've made my contributions... i don't need a rally to keep my spirits up! i know Kerry will win... KERRY ALL THE WAY!

[Skittles]

10. LOL.......that picture

hehe

[Iceburg]

4. Stand Proud America ...and we will stand with you.

The True Patriots of America rise again.

[dflprincess]

5. That's a bigger crowd than the Twins normally get

for regular season games at the Dome.

[TexasChick]

6. Hee Hee....Chimp just can't catch a break...

The Democratic nominee was greeted by a throng of thousands - the state fire marshal estimated 30,000 - among the largest political rallies in the state's history.

President Bush's largest crowd this year was estimated at 17,500 in Chanhassen. ...



Take that smirking chimp!!! Nobody wants to see you because you can't even spew out a grammatically correct sentence to save your life. People usually wind up having a laugh fest after you speak!!!



Jennifer

[bucknaked]

7. lol! I think I could've came up with a better example than a pap smear.

lol!

Anyhow, my brother made it there, and he seemed pretty pumped up afterwards. That crowd size is just amazing!

[Carolab]

9. Stupid MPR

Minnesota Public Radio said it was a "dead heat" here today. Interviewed a bunch of Repukes supporting Bush. I'm e-mailing them the Star Trib article to tell them they need to do their homework. i would have gone but I KNEW the turnout would be so high it would be hard to park.