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ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Americans named President Obama as their No. 1 hero, followed by Jesus Christ and Martin Luther King, in a new Harris poll. Others in the top 10, in descending order, were Ronald Reagan, George W. Bush, Abraham Lincoln, John McCain, John F. Kennedy, Chesley Sullenberger and Mother Teresa. People were asked whom they admired enough to call their heroes. Those surveyed were not shown a list of people to choose from. The Harris Poll was conducted online among a sample of 2,634 U.S. adults by Harris Interactive. This question was first asked in a Harris Poll in...

President Barack Obama flies into the Mile High City today to sign a historic $787 billion economic stimulus bill at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. Obama is scheduled to arrive this morning at Buckley Air Force Base in Aurora. The Rocky's Judi Villa, Jerd Smith and Roger Fillion are blogging live.

Here is a classic "Obamessiah" moment today at President Barack Obama's Town Hall Meeting in Fort Meyers, Florida. A student who asked Obama a question prefaced his question by thanking Obama for taking time out of his day and then said, "Oh gracious God!" The student was so breathless over Obama than even Obama himself had to laugh! As you watch this, you cannot help but think, "These are the people who put Obama in the White House." . . . . (Watch Video)

Liveblog: Ft. Myers, FL townhall 1:12 p.m.: Wrapping up. President is shaking some hands and greeting the crowd. 1:10 p.m.: Question from an enthusiastic young man named Julio who says he has worked for McDonald's for four years but hasn't seen his benefits improve. Answer: Tax cuts will help you keep more money, and the ARRA will make health care coverage and college tuition more affordable. "For young people like Julio who have so much enthusiasm and energy, we have to make sure we are giving them opportunities." 1:07 p.m.: Question: How can you help with infrastructure and transportation? Answer:...