PHOTOS: BARACK OBAMA at the rally last night in downtown Indianapolis before an estimated 21,000!

[flpoljunkie]

Singer Stevie Wonder sings to open a rally for Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., on the eve of the Indiana primary in Indianapolis, Monday, May 5, 2008
(AP Photo/Michael Conroy)


Singer Stevie Wonder sings to open a rally for Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., on the eve of the Indiana primary in Indianapolis, Monday, May 5, 2008
(AP Photo/Michael Conroy)


Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., shakes hands with supporters as he arrives for a rally in Indianapolis, Monday, May 5, 2008. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)


Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., shakes hands with supporters as he arrives for a rally in Indianapolis, Monday, May 5, 2008. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)


Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., speaks to supporters at a rally on the eve of the Indiana primary in Indianapolis, Monday, May 5, 2008 (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)


U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) speaks to thousands of supporters at an outdoor rally in Indianapolis late May 5, 2008. Indiana and North Carolina will hold Presidential Primaries May 6. REUTERS/Jason Reed


A young supporter of U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) holds a banner during an outdoor rally in Indianapolis late May 5, 2008. Indiana and North Carolina will hold Presidential Primaries May 6. REUTERS/Jason Reed

Obama rally with Stevie Wonder draws thousands to Downtown

May 6, 2008

Video of Stevie Wonder: http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080506/NEWS0502/805060394

By Mary Beth Schneider
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Standing before an estimated 21,000 people who turned the American Legion Mall into a sea of upturned faces, Sen. Barack Obama on Monday urged voters to help him change the world.

The mammoth rally, in which music legend Stevie Wonder was merely the warmup act, came on the eve of today's crucial primary elections in Indiana and North Carolina.

Obama is competing with Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton for the delegates in each state in their quest for the Democratic presidential nomination.

"I'm not running just to win an election," Obama shouted. "I'm running to change the country, and that's why you're here as well."

http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080506/NEWS0502/805060394

[Adelante]

1. Wow, that must have been something for those who were there

Fantastic. Thanks, flpoljunkie, as always.


PS You have one of my favorite pics of all time in your sig :)

[flpoljunkie]

3. Thanks, WesDem, as always!

:yourock:

[Voltaire]

7. I was there

And it was quite an inspiring event. Made me feel sad for folks who campaign against hope. I'm deeply cynical of the process and I am inspired anew by this man.

[Adelante]

11. Wonderful

I am happy for you :)

[flpoljunkie]

14. We need now, more than ever--to "Turn the page!"

[flpoljunkie]

22. The Indy Star has a GREAT photo gallery, 21 pics! Check it out!

http://www2.indystar.com/autofocus/galleries/slides/1931/1

[Tarheel_Dem]

40. ok, I'll admit it, I adore kids even more than I admire Obama....

"A young Barack Obama supporter tries to catch the rain in his mouth at the "Get out the vote" Rally at American Legion Mall in Indianapolis, Monday, May 5, 2008. (Heather Charles / The Star"

[babylonsister]

2. Thanks for these! And GOBAMA-I hope IN loves you enough! nt

[livetohike]

4. "Signed, sealed, delivered"!

Thanks for posting this flpoljunkie :hi:! Come on Indiana, end this!

[FrenchieCat]

5. Stevie rocked the house!

:thumbsup:

[Windy]

6. GO OBAMA!!!! Thanks! Those pictures renew my belief in HOPE!! n/t

[Tinksrival]

8. Cool!

The thrill in that young man's face is great! Million dollar smiles!

[FrenchieCat]

9. I hope they realize that they are part of making history.......

and hopefully, herstory will be done for now.

[flpoljunkie]

32. Indiana could make history tonight by making Barack Obama our nominee. Go Hoosiers!

[Tarheel_Dem]

10. I just love clicking on your posts. I always leave with a big shit eating

grin. Thanks as always flpoljunkie.:hi:

[flpoljunkie]

13. Thank you, Tarheel_Dem!

:yourock:

[Scurrilous]

12. Thanks for the pics.

K & R :thumbsup:

[flpoljunkie]

16. Thank you, Scurrilous!

:thumbsup:

[caseycoon]

15. WONDERFUL photos as always...

Of course you have an excellent subject! :D
Thanks so much... again!
:yourock:

[flpoljunkie]

17. Thank you, caseycoon!

:yourock:

[TragedyandHope]

18. Thanks for the wonderful photos!

:kick:

[Stephanie]

19. It was a brilliant speech.

Thanks for the pix!

[flpoljunkie]

21. Thank you, Stephanie!

:hi:

[fight4my3sons]

20. Lovely pictures! Thank you!

[flpoljunkie]

24. Thank you. Check post #22 for some great photos from the Indy Star!

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=5836255&mesg_id=5837744

[grantcart]

23. At Pauley pavillion Stevie fell hard off of the stairs going up to the stage

When he got up to the microphone a horrified crowd heard him say, "The reason I fell is I couldn't take my eyes of Michelle Obama".

[goclark]

49. I was there and he was wonderful!

Pauley was packed that day.

One thing I learned, is if you want something - go for it.

So many of my friends said, "It will be so crowded you will never get in."

Well 2 friends agreed to go with me, we got in, had great seats, went two hours early and made lots of friends.

It was fabulous, just fabulous.

[uponit7771]

25. Please please keep up the good work ! 21k in a PRIMARY! Just wait till the GE!!

[democracy1st]

26. great pics

thank you

[Texas Hill Country]

27. i wonder how many other people in that crowd are 12...

[Arugula Latte]

28. Yeah, it's a horrible thing when children become interested in democracy, isn't it?

[Basement Beat]

36. Exactly....

Some people make absolutely no sense in their 'attacks'.

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

33. We all know what big Stevie Wonder fans 12 year olds are.

:rofl:

[fight4my3sons]

34. Aren't there children at Hillary rallies?

[Adelante]

45. Maybe everyone is past menopause?

[Tiffeni_01]

41. My son

There weren't many kids there. This is my son and he LOVES politics!!! He made me come to the Rally!!!

[Adelante]

44. This is your son? What a handsome boy.

And so smart to bring you to the rally.

Give him a kiss from me

And welcome to DU! :hi:

[fight4my3sons]

47. What a handsome boy!

You must be so proud :)

Welcome to DU :hi:

[Tiffeni_01]

58. He loved it!

Yes, I was very proud of him at the Rally. He was engaged from beginning to end. Barack shook his hand and rubbed his head.

[Arugula Latte]

48. That's great!

Good for him! :toast:

He's a cutie, too. :)

[Tiffeni_01]

60. Thank you!

Chris say's thank you to everyone. He loves the comments and attention you guys are giving him. I gave him a big hug and kiss from all of you :)))

[MagickMuffin]

53. Just think if Obama wins the nomination and the GE, YOUR son CAN VOTE FOR HIM THE NEXT TIME

Wouldn't that be awesome?.?.?

[Tiffeni_01]

61. I agree.

I know right!! Way cool!!!

[uponit7771]

54. This is the THIRD TIME I've heard something like this were kids are bringing their parents to stuff

...like this.

I wish I could rec a reply

[Tiffeni_01]

63. Hi

Law intrigues me as well. I just don't follow it like some die hard folks do. I'm studying to be a court reporter so we have to be on our "A" game. I'm just happy that my son is taking an interest in politics without me forcing it on him.

Thanks for all the welcomes!!

[Tatiana]

59. OMG! Congrats. He is a very handsome young man.

:hug:

[Tiffeni_01]

62. Thanks.

Thank you very much!!

[BlooInBloo]

64. :)

[kilaana]

29. It was awesome!

The line to get in was 7 city blocks long! (I know... I was at the end). It was so great to see such a huge crowd supporting Obama in this relentlessly red state!).

[flpoljunkie]

31. Wow! The line was 7 city blocks long to get in? Awesome! Great photo, too! Thanks for sharing!

[NoSheep]

30. Great PICS!!! The last, the young boy....I think of him everyday.

[Tiffeni_01]

42. Thank you!!

Glad to know that my Son Chris inspires you!!!! He really enjoyed the Rally.

[mystieus]

35. its a movement

[flpoljunkie]

39. Wow! Read this report from an NBC reporter who was there...

The night before...

Posted: Tuesday, May 06, 2008 11:02 AM by Mark Murray

From NBC/NJ's Aswini Anburajan


Since I've been here reporting in Indiana, there's been a lot of talk about 1968 -- the last time it seemed that the votes the state would cast on Election Day would "count."

Last night, in the heavy, almost summer-like air at dusk, was the first time that I actually felt a sense of history. Voters lined up down more than five avenue blocks to get in to see Obama speak, and these were the ones that didn't have tickets to get into the event. Vendors were hawking buttons and T-shirts that read "Change" and "Hope, "with the candidate's face emblazoned on the backs of shirts and cars and trucks slowed down to see what the commotion was about.

The monuments were lit up, and gospel music rose up from the speakers and carried through the air. Rep. Andre Carson, an Obama supporter, spoke to the crowd as it waited hours for Obama to show up. And standing behind the flag and building that could have looked like the Jefferson Monument, you could imagine what it must have been like when those three syllable titans, MLK, RFK, were carrying a message that caught people's minds and lifted their hearts. It was breathtaking.

http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/05/06/985360.aspx

[otohara]

37. How Fun

thanks for sharing

[ClayZ]

38. K and R

[Az_lefty]

43. Stevie Wonder trumps Elton John big time!!!!

GoBama!!!!!!
:kick:

[Labors of Hercules]

46. WOOT!!!

:thumbsup:

[catgirl]

50. I would have loved to have been there

but these pictures are the next best thing!

[2rth2pwr]

51. Good news, I remember the huge crowd in Philadelphia the night before he lost.

A lot of people seem to come for the entertainment and chance to pick up, doesn't seem to translate to victories.

[MarjorieG]

52. Ask Rendell about his suppression work. A few points would have made a PR difference.

[uponit7771]

55. I can see how people are thinking Obama has a cult following. There hasn't been too many politicians

...that have electrified people like this.

His Philadelphia speech that he wrote himself is another history maker

[MagickMuffin]

56. I'm always amazed at the size of Obama rallies

I try to catch them when C-SPAN airs them. I only caught part of it last night, checked their website for the rebroadcast and they changed it and ran it earlier then they had it scheduled.

But the part I did see was wonderful. The crowds ARE inspiring:applause:

thx for posting, flpoljunkie:yourock:

[4_Legs_Good]

57. That looks like one seriously sweet event!

Wow! Just Wow!

David

[4dsc]

65. Can you imagine the crowds when Obama is the dem nominee??

If you think this crowd is large just wait for the fall campaign swing..

[Indenturedebtor]

66. I hope for some reason he swings through AZ

:( If I was still in Indy I would have been there :(