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Thursday, January 31, 2008
(Video & Photos) Ted Kennedy Packs Hispanic Center Rally for Obama
Sen. Kennedy stumps for Obama
Sen. Ted Kennedy led a raucus rally for the Barack Obama for President campaign this morning at the National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque. The crowd packed Salon Ortega, and wound down the hallway and out of the building, to hear Sen. Kennedy's stump speech for Obama. You can watch video of the speech (and Gene Grant getting a Kennedy prediction for the Super Bowl) at the KNME website. Here's coverage by the Albuquerque Tribune.
Patsy Madrid & husband endorse Obama
There were also enthusiastic introductions by local politicos like former NM Attorney General Patricia Madrid, State Treasurer James Lewis and State Senate candidate Eric Griego who have formally endorsed Obama.
Obama supporters Miss Smith, Sen. Ted Kennedy after event
It was one of many spirited pep rallies in the February 5th Super Tuesday states in recent days for the surging campaign. Fired up -- ready to go. After his speech, Sen. Kennedy headed up north to appear at another Obama event today at 1:30 PM at Santa Fe Community College in the Jemez One Room.
Sen. Kennedy: Thumbs up for Obama, big day Tuesday
Eric Griego & Miss Smith (93-years-young) want change
The video clips above were taken after the Albuquerque event. See below the fold for more photos from the rally.
State Treasurer James Lewis interviewed on endorsing Obama
Overflow crowd at Salon Ortega
Packed room at National Hispanic Cultural Center
Miss Smith and Sen. Kennedy
One of Obama's young fans
New Mexicans for Obama
Click on photos for larger images. All photos by M.E. Broderick. To see our previous coverage of the 2008 presidential primaries, visit our archive.
January 31, 2008 at 01:12 PM in 2008 Presidential Primary, Visuals | Permalink
Comments
Great stuff. Love the videos and photos. Hard to get to these events if a person works.
Posted by: I Vote | Jan 31, 2008 3:29:56 PM
I heard Clinton has over 3000 at Johnson Center for his rally. How much did Obama/Kennedy have?
I really don't know which way I am gonna vote on Tuesday. Hillary voted for the Iraq war back in 03......but then again Barack supports Ronald Reagan. Who is the true progressive in this race! Tough choices. Tough choices. Whatever the case...we sure as heck have way better choices that the GOP do.
Posted by: Daniel | Jan 31, 2008 4:33:27 PM
Daniel: Obama wasn't at the rally here today. He'll be at the Kiva Auditorium tomorrow and up in Santa Fe.
Obama does not support Ronald Reagan. He said that even though he didn't support Reagan's presidency or programs, Reagan was a transformative president because he touched the people and that Bill Clinton didn't do that when he was president. You need to read up on the facts.
Obama was just rated as having one of the most progressive voting records in the Senate. Hillary not only voted for the invasion of Iraq, she voted for other measures pushed by Republicans. She is progressive on some issues but way to the right on others. Even worse she can't win because she can't win independent votes.
Posted by: Josie | Jan 31, 2008 4:43:14 PM
Rachel Maddow had some good perspective on supporting Obama this evening. Said that while their policy differences may be few, Obama's personality is one that inspires, and could well inspire individuals to get more involved in the political process. Clinton is unable to do that.
Obama was named THE most liberal Senator by The New Republic journal. I haven't read TNR for a couple of years, but they used to be pretty moderate.
Posted by: | Jan 31, 2008 8:12:13 PM
Christopher Hayes of The Nation has a similar perspective: The Choice.
It was the National Journal, that's fairly neutral, that ranked Obama as the most liberal senator: Ranking Senators
Posted by: | Jan 31, 2008 11:30:05 PM
