I saw John McCain (also Cindy McCain & FL Governor Crist) at Robards Arena this evening! He was fantastic and he’s much more handsome in person than on TV....He just glows and has a wonderful smile & so does Cindy who is a very lovely woman.
The crowd was huge and the energy was electric! About 5000 filled the Arena to capacity and news reports said that a thousand more couldn’t get inside. It was the most exciting Rally I’ve seen in my 10 years of GOP political activism in Florida.
While we waited, I was interviewed by a NYC TV station. A French photographer asked to take a photo of a group of us who wore identical McCain - Palin tee shirts.
McCain highlighted small business people and how he’ll cut taxes to stimulate the economy and create more jobs unlike Obama who told ‘Joe the Plumber’ that he’ll raise taxes ‘to spread the wealth around’. One supporter in the crowd had a sign that said NO SOCIALISM....
John also talked about ‘Joe the Biden’s’ comments that Obama will be tested by an international crisis in 6 months if he’s elected. We saw many other homemade signs in the crowd....from Vets for McCain, from Joe the Doctor, Joe the Contractor, Joe the Grocer, etc.
After the Rally ended, supporters lined the parking lot and chanted USA as his bus was leaving. John & Cindy exited the bus (to the chagrin of the Secret Service) and walked along a yellow police tape to greet supporters.
It’s great to live in a ‘battleground state’ like Florida and be part of all this excitement.
I am now even more energized to work as hard as I can to help John & Sarah win because my grandchildren’s future depends on the outcome of this election.
If it wasn’t for the media bias which has not asked Obama any tough questions about his liberal policies or alliances with extreme left radicals, I think McCain would be ahead by 10 points.
John has spent his entire life since he was a young 17 year old Naval Cadet in service to America! He has demonstrated the character, integrity, courage and experience we need in a Commander in Chief. I pray Americans will decide that he’s the one they can trust to put our country first and provide the leadership we need in these dangerous and challenging times!
FRegards,
Julie
Senator John McCain's full speech
Robarts Arena
Sarasota, Florida
October 23, 2008
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3
Senator McCain is +2 in the just released Florida poll by Strategic Vision. The last Strategic Vision poll on 10/06 - 10/08 Obama was +8
MAR
Freepers are EVERYWHERE!
I just voted.....and I feel SO good!
Leni
McCain's wise to spend time in Florida.