Posted on 09/15/2008 12:14:06 PM PDT by BulletBobCo
Well...I played hookie this morning and went to the Sarah Palin Rally this morning at the Westernaires Arena in Golden, Colorado. It was originally to be a pancake breakfast meeting, but due to the overwhelming demand the campaign ran out of tickets in the span of eight hours so the pancakes were tossed out. I had called ahead and I had tickets available at the "will call" booth at the arena. I left the house in Thornton at 5 AM and parked at the Colorado Mills Mall parking lot at 5:30. I then walked about a mile to the Arena. I have been to a few air shows and I figured, better to spend 20 minutes walking than an hour and a half idling in a car trying to get out of the venue. I went to the "will call" area and received my tickets. I was in the top 10% of the line and as the sun came up I started in through security and made my way to the front and found a nice nesting spot where I could see Governor Palin. Sarah's appearance was delayed as President Bush made an address to the nation and we had to wait for him to finish.
One thing that I noticed, was that during the warm up, they asked how many Democrats were here. The response was very loud.
Sarah came out and gave her speech. When she was finished, she came down to work the patriots. I was one of the first that she met and I asked her to sign my boonie hat. I gave her my marker and she signed my hat and asked if she could use the marker to sign someones ticket. I told her that she could keep the marker.
All in all, everyone had a great time and I think Obama is in trouble.
Her husband also looks like he’s having a great time.
How many people do you think were there?
The Denver Post is saying 5,000.
Nicely done sir! Kudos to you.
ping!
You lucky dog, you.
Want me to keep that hat safe for you?
Congrats!
I was told about 5 to 6K. The arena was full.
Thanks for the AAR and pics. Very nice, Bob.
Great pics! Thanks.
Great job!
Great post. Thanks a bunch!
Wish you could have been here.
Well done. Thanks for the report.
Great report and looks like an enthusiastic crowd. Are the guys in the dark suits (other than her husband) Gov. Palin’s secret service guard? Did Todd Palin make any remarks? I wonder whether they’ll actively engage him in the campaign - I’m not recommending it, just wondering. He’d probably appeal to many of what they call “blue collar dems.”
No way is right. That hat has been retired.
And she still has my pen!
Great report and looks like an enthusiastic crowd. Are the guys in the dark suits (other than her husband) Gov. Palin’s secret service guard? Did Todd Palin make any remarks? I wonder whether they’ll actively engage him in the campaign - I’m not recommending it, just wondering. He’d probably appeal to many of what they call “blue collar dems.”
Great report and looks like an enthusiastic crowd. Are the guys in the dark suits (other than her husband) Gov. Palin’s secret service guard? Did Todd Palin make any remarks? I wonder whether they’ll actively engage him in the campaign - I’m not recommending it, just wondering. He’d probably appeal to many of what they call “blue collar dems.”
Obama is also doing a rally in Colorado (Pueblo) today. It’ll be interesting to see the comparative crowd size.
Thank you so much for sharing all the great pictures, and the report! I found it interesting about them asking how many Democrats were there. I’m just curious... with Golden being right “down the road” from Boulder, did any wackos show up, or were all of them “in class” today? LOL (Great, now you’ve got me picturing 93, and how beautiful the mountains are — I miss it so much!)
How about a head count (one we can trust and not from the MSM) on the crowd from a freeper(this way we know it will be as accurate as possible).
Wow, she looks great! I love the black skirt and high heels! Go Sarah!
Thanks for that report and the great pictures.
They were Secret Service. I spoke with them. They are very friendly, but firm. Check out my home page. They let me sit in President Bush’s limo when I was flying them around in the late 80s.
bttt
Nice suit, but somebody ought to tell her about horizontal stripes.
I guess the Obama rally today was in Grand Junction actually. Denver Post claims 4,000 in attendance.
Gaffe from Obama in Grand Junction: He called the Ute Indians the “You-Tay.”
Lucky you. I have a buddy at work who’s Wife was going to that today.
When I was walking back to my car, there were about 12 Moonbats at the entrance with the usual McCain + Palin = War crap. I passed them and said "Hi...How are you?" and just kept moving on....thinking...."Losers!"
Obama blogger reports crowd of “about 4,000.”
No pictures of crowd. I’d guess 3,000 max.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2082906/posts
“Her husband also looks like he’s having a great time.”
Her husband resembles the actor Gerard Butler who was in “P.S. I Love You” (with Hillary Swank)and “Nim’s Island” (with Jodie Foster).
Tall, rugged and very handsome.
He may have a future. I’ve never heard him speak.
Thanks for the report. One can never have too many pictures. Were you prepared for protesters or others that might try to make headlines by insulting Palin?
Ha Ha. You have more class than me. :-) At the Lee’s Summit really , I put and L up to my forehead and said “Losers!”
I just couldn’t help myself.
I see that now LOL.
They better start booking larger venues.
cool. I saw the guy in the blue tie last week in Lancaster PA and he had the exact same expression!
good deal; thanks for sharing!
Obama was in Grand Junction this morning. Grand Junction!!! hahaha, a few lefties at the college is all he’ll find. And a good solid group of feisty rednecks. My nephew went out with friends, scarves around their heads and “Terrorists for Obama” signs. hahaha.
that’s funny.
That is funny!
I spoke with a lady next to me in line who was interviewed by KOA and told her that I think that Obama can not say "Good Evening" without a telepropter and that McCain will eat his lunch on the first debate.
I think you meant to ask this of the man who was at the rally, Mr. BulletBobCo.
on the one YouTube segment i saw--it was during an RNC function during the one of the mornings--he was endearing but seemed very shy... but it was really cute...
http://beltwayblips.com/video/todd_palin_speaks_for_1st_time_since_wife_sarah_gets/?
that only applies to those with wide girths...
Thanks for the ping ,Gondring!
There’s something about Todd’s smile that reminds me of Tony Romo...and in TX, that isn’t bad:)
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