PHOTOS: BARACK OBAMA campaigns today in Florida--St. Pete, Orlando, Lakeland, Plant City

[flpoljunkie]

Democratic presidential candidate, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., speaks at a campaign stop in Orlando, Fla., Friday, Aug. 1, 2008.
(AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)


Democratic presidential candidate, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., center, hugs supporters at a campaign stop in Orlando, Fla., Friday, Aug. 1, 2008.
(AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)


Democratic presidential candidate, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., right, talks to supporter Nora Travieso at a campaign stop in Orlando, Fla., Friday, Aug. 1, 2008.
(AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)


Democratic presidential candidate, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., center, poses with Polk County residents after a conversation on foreclosure crisis, Friday, Aug. 1, 2008, in Lakeland, Fla. From left are Adrianne Rebello, Scott Curnow, Sen. Obama, Chris Trevino and Marybell Malave. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)


Democratic presidential candidate, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., center, talks with Polk County residents at a trailer park in Lakeland, Fla., Friday, Aug. 1, 2008.
(AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)


Democratic presidential candidate, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., second from right, talks with a cashier as he visits Parkesdale Market in Plant City, Fla., Friday, Aug. 1, 2008.
(AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)


A customer picks some peaches for Democratic presidential candidate, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., at Parkesdale Market in Plant City, Fla, Friday, Aug. 1, 2008.
(AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)


Democratic presidential candidate, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., left. shares a laugh with a cashier as he buys some peaches at Parkesdale Market in Plant City, Fla., Friday, Aug. 1, 2008. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)


Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill. answers an audience member's question, Friday, Aug. 1, 2008, during a town hall meeting in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)


Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill. greets supporters, Friday, Aug. 1, 2008, following a town hall meeting in St. Petersburg, Fla.
(AP Photo/Mike Carlson)


Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., shakes hands with supporters, Friday, Aug. 1,2008, at a town hall meeting in St. Petersburg, Fla.
(AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)


Democratic presidential candidat Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill. greets supporters after speaking at a town hall meeting in St. Petersburg, Fla., Friday, Aug. 1, 2008.
(AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)


Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill. talks with Anne Kahana, 91, Friday, Aug. 1, 2008, at a town hall meeting in St. Petersburg, Fla.
(AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

[my3boyz]

1. Love ALL of the pictures! Especially the last one. Thanks for sharing. nt

[DesertFlower]

2. great pictures.

thank you.

[babylonsister]

3. What is the problem? How could anyone pick McCrabby over this

man? He's inspiring! And thanks, as always! :hi:

[Tarheel_Dem]

4. Thanks fpj. Great pics...........nt

[floridablue]

5. These are really good. Thank you

[caledesi]

6. Thanks. NT

[FrenchieCat]

7. Great photos!

Thank you.

[RayOfHope]

8. Thank you. After all the freaking "Obama panic", these are a great pick-me-up. n/t

[JCMach1]

9. As he loses FL by shifting positions on offshore drilling

:( :grr:

[FrenchieCat]

16. The majority of Floridians approve of offshore drilling.

so that is now what would make him lose FL.

Florida is included in a list of several locations being considered for drilling in offshore oil wells. Among voters in the state 57% are in favor of offshore drilling, while 32% do not think it should be allowed. Those numbers remain relatively unchanged over the past month. Over half of voters in Florida (51%) think it is more important to reduce gas prices than protecting the environment. Thirty-six percent (36%) take the opposite view.
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_20082/2008_presidential_election/florida/election_2008_florida_presidential_election

InsiderAdvantage/Poll Position conducted a poll this week that was commissioned by the Associated Industries of Florida. We appreciate their permission to make reference to and observations about their poll.

This sums it up: “Do you favor or oppose increased exploration and production of oil and natural gas off the coasts of Florida?”

Favor (61%)
Oppose (32%)
No opinion (7%)
http://www.southernpoliticalreport.com/storylink_626_452.aspx

[Cha]

17. Aw Frenchie with the Facts instead

knee jerk hot mouth.

[FrenchieCat]

18. !

:rofl:

[JCMach1]

23. As a native Floridian, I would differ- I would also question the polls

The first question is off the mark...

The second survey you quote ... I would like to see the sample on that one...

It doesn't reflect the reality on the ground.

[flpoljunkie]

22. Olbermann said last night this would include only areas already approved for offshore drilling.

This is an important distinction, and should have been noted by the St. Pete Times.

[JCMach1]

24. Numerous areas are designated along Florida's coast since the 70's

Only the ban has kept this in check.

[jhain]

10. Man...that last one...

really GETS ya.

[peoli]

11. Peaches? What an elitest. Cant he just shop for some Spam?

[gblady]

12. love the pics.....

as always, thanks for sharing!

[mopinko]

13. i'm so jealous.

he used to be MY senator. now i have to share him with everybody.

[politicasista]

14. K&R

:kick:

[Cha]

15. Always with the inspiring pics, Florida..

guarenteed to bring a big smile:)

We're leaving for Georgia August 5th and I said I was going to get some organic Georgia peaches down there:9 My friend said.."you'll probably come back with a drawl":P

[Mojorabbit]

19. Damn it

He was right here and I did not know it. I thought he was in south florida today. I am majorly pissed off I missed seeing him.

[Hope And Change]

20. K & R!Thanks for posting!

[DFLforever]

21. I love your pictures, flpoljunkie

Sen Obama looks a lot more at home in that grocery store than McCain did.

[gblady]

25. here's another senior pic....

It is from the day before, I think, but it's a good match for the sweet one with the elderly lady...

love the hat!