I went to the Kerry rally in Philadelphia today!

[BlueStateGirl]

I wish I had some pics, but I left my digital behind and had to pick up a disposable.

Anyway, before I went, I stopped by Kerry headquarters on Walnut street to volunteer my time and pick up some gear. Everyone I talked to there was super cool and very upbeat.

Then off the the rally, which was held at the Philadelphia Art Museum. The crowd was pretty large, I'd say around 5000. But I could be wrong, because I am terrible at crowd estimation. I don't think everyone got in :( I had the blue tickets so I was able to get up pretty close. I tell you what he looks about 10 years younger in person.
He gave his usual stump, but it was good and got the crowd fired up.
The woman who introduced Kerry told a great story about herself. She talked about growing up in Puerto Rico and how the first time she saw an American flag was when he brother came home from Vietnam. It was draped over his coffin. She choked up and so did most of the crowd.
I wish I could remember her name, because she was great.

When I get my pics, I'll post a few. Assuming they turn out okay. I've never used a disposable camera before.

Oh, I saw a guy in a DU shirt, but he was too far in front of me in line to catch.

[gasperc]

1. awesome story, PA becoming solid blue!!!!

I can tell me Grandma not to worry!!!!! My uncle won't be too happy he's a hippie liberal turned right wing conservative, don't ask.

[BlueStateGirl]

3. Afterwards I walked back to 15 and Locust , and got a ton of positive

comments on the buttons I was wearing. Esp. the asses of evil one.

I went to get my car in the parking garage and people were asking where did I get them, how could they, how was Kerry. Basically everyone I spoke with was excited about the convention and Kerry.

[GOPisEvil]

2. Lucky you!

I'm looking forward to the pictures. :-)

[Longhorn]

4. I wish he'd come to Texas but I won't hold my breath.

We did get to see President Clinton during the 1992 campaign and that was cool!