jarnocan
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Sun Sep-28-08 11:35 AM
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| 97. It was alsao wonderful to just be in the middle:) some cute crowd shots and |
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Edited on Sun Sep-28-08 11:36 AM by jarnocan
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 I shook hands with both Barack Obama and Joe Biden today in Greensboro, NC ! PICS!!!!!!!!!! |
CarolinaPeridot |
Sep-27-08 08:18 PM |
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congrats K & R |
democracy1st |
Sep-27-08 08:19 PM |
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My jealousy knows no bounds... |
Motown_Johnny |
Sep-27-08 08:20 PM |
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There are no words to describe my friend. |
CarolinaPeridot |
Sep-27-08 08:24 PM |
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This is history. |
liberalmuse |
Sep-27-08 08:28 PM |
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Yes - I didn't want to use the word that it was a blessing... |
CarolinaPeridot |
Sep-27-08 08:32 PM |
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I love these photos. I live in a solid red state, so these photos |
TNMOM |
Sep-27-08 08:22 PM |
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Outstanding! Thanks for sharing. |
11 Bravo |
Sep-27-08 08:23 PM |
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congrats - and those are great photos |
JoeIsOneOfUs |
Sep-27-08 08:24 PM |
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I'd have drooled within that proximity |
Tallison |
Sep-27-08 08:24 PM |
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Everyone goes through security screening... |
CarolinaPeridot |
Sep-27-08 08:27 PM |
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Love the story, and the pics! |
liberalmuse |
Sep-27-08 08:26 PM |
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My dear CarolinaPeridot! |
CaliforniaPeggy |
Sep-27-08 08:26 PM |
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My CaliforniaPeggy ... |
CarolinaPeridot |
Sep-27-08 08:29 PM |
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I am so jealous |
Hope2006 |
Sep-27-08 08:27 PM |
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Maybe we'll get to see them after |
zidzi |
Sep-27-08 08:46 PM |
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What a great day for you. Thanks for sharing it with us. |
Beregond2 |
Sep-27-08 08:27 PM |
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thank you for the wonderful account! |
Wheezy |
Sep-27-08 08:30 PM |
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I got a bit of sleep. |
CarolinaPeridot |
Sep-27-08 09:12 PM |
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You were so close! |
wildeyed |
Sep-27-08 08:31 PM |
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There was ONE McCain/Palin supporter uptown... |
CarolinaPeridot |
Sep-27-08 08:33 PM |
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At the event in Charlotte last weekend, there were crazy anti-abortion protesters |
wildeyed |
Sep-27-08 08:36 PM |
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That's the feeling indeed! |
CarolinaPeridot |
Sep-27-08 08:39 PM |
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I got to shake hands with our next President... |
lisa58 |
Sep-27-08 08:32 PM |
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Yes the smile! And ... |
CarolinaPeridot |
Sep-27-08 08:35 PM |
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How prescient your husband |
zidzi |
Sep-27-08 08:48 PM |
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How exciting! |
Phentex |
Sep-27-08 08:34 PM |
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KandR for Obama, Biden & You! |
Dystopian |
Sep-27-08 08:35 PM |
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you rock! |
stuntcat |
Sep-27-08 08:35 PM |
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Thanks For The Wonderful Recount of Your Day! |
CherokeeDem |
Sep-27-08 08:38 PM |
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LOL, CarolinaPeridot! Your cell phone |
zidzi |
Sep-27-08 08:40 PM |
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All day I was calling people LOL |
CarolinaPeridot |
Sep-27-08 08:42 PM |
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I hear |
zidzi |
Sep-27-08 08:50 PM |
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You must |
KC |
Sep-27-08 08:58 PM |
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Possibly what was he wearing? |
CarolinaPeridot |
Sep-27-08 10:54 PM |
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I can just see the movie - |
NBachers |
Sep-28-08 10:44 PM |
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Wonderful story! And our guys seem very greatful and sincere about people waiting for that long |
Jennicut |
Sep-27-08 08:43 PM |
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K & R!Thanks for sharing your pics |
Hope And Change |
Sep-27-08 08:48 PM |
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Wow! Congratulations! |
TuxedoKat |
Sep-27-08 08:57 PM |
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K&R! I'm so happy for you! |
Veruca Salt |
Sep-27-08 08:58 PM |
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Thanks for your story and pics! |
ladyVet |
Sep-27-08 09:04 PM |
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What a great experience for you! |
jerryster |
Sep-27-08 09:15 PM |
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If he wins North Carolina and you hear a loud scream of JOY... |
CarolinaPeridot |
Sep-27-08 09:44 PM |
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Wow. Just wow. Jealously doesn't begin to describe it! |
Catshrink |
Sep-27-08 09:19 PM |
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I'm still in shock! I still can't believe it! |
CarolinaPeridot |
Sep-27-08 09:45 PM |
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Great photos! OT: I never knew Joe's middle name was Robinette. |
Blondiegrrl |
Sep-27-08 09:36 PM |
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Yeah it is cool! And I call Joe Biden , Joe Cool now! |
CarolinaPeridot |
Sep-27-08 09:47 PM |
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He does seem to have a great rapport with the public. |
Blondiegrrl |
Sep-27-08 11:29 PM |
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Its a much needed change. |
CarolinaPeridot |
Sep-27-08 11:39 PM |
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The Secret Service guy is HOT! |
and-justice-for-all |
Sep-27-08 09:46 PM |
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Yeah and he pushed my hand back twice! LOL |
CarolinaPeridot |
Sep-27-08 09:48 PM |
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How fantastic! |
AZBlue |
Sep-27-08 09:47 PM |
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The biggest thrill in my life STILL is JImmy Carter looking this then 17 year old in the eye |
blondeatlast |
Sep-27-08 09:48 PM |
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I am trying to share this story with as many people as possible. |
CarolinaPeridot |
Sep-27-08 09:49 PM |
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He has a strong, reassuring grip, does he not? |
graywarrior |
Sep-27-08 09:49 PM |
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I think I am going to be high for the rest of my life. |
CarolinaPeridot |
Sep-27-08 09:51 PM |
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Did your heart skip a beat?? Mine sure would have!! :=) |
ailsagirl |
Sep-27-08 09:55 PM |
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I shook their hands at probably 1:30pm EST |
CarolinaPeridot |
Sep-27-08 10:48 PM |
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I hear you! |
graywarrior |
Sep-27-08 09:55 PM |
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Yes. I am canvassing for the rest of the campaign. |
CarolinaPeridot |
Sep-27-08 10:05 PM |
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Good for you. |
graywarrior |
Sep-27-08 10:08 PM |
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I remember reading your post about how strong a grip he has-- |
ailsagirl |
Sep-27-08 09:59 PM |
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Every time I see him gesturing on tv and see his right hand, I nearly faint. |
graywarrior |
Sep-27-08 10:01 PM |
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Wow... he's really something, isn't he?? I think I'm in love!! |
ailsagirl |
Sep-27-08 10:03 PM |
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In love with amazing possibilities and HOPE! |
graywarrior |
Sep-27-08 10:06 PM |
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For everything he stands for... he's just an amazing human being |
ailsagirl |
Sep-27-08 10:11 PM |
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We are lucky. |
graywarrior |
Sep-27-08 10:16 PM |
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Bravo! Yet another lucky DU-er gets to shake hands with Obama (& Biden) |
ailsagirl |
Sep-27-08 09:54 PM |
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Thank you for sharing your wonderful day with us! |
pirhana |
Sep-27-08 09:59 PM |
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That Secret Service guy was pretty hawt. LOL! |
msallied |
Sep-27-08 10:03 PM |
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How totally cool!! I'm happy for you and envious too. |
Shine |
Sep-27-08 10:15 PM |
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thanks! K&R - You are a great writer - felt like I was there too ! |
Laura PackYourBags |
Sep-27-08 10:20 PM |
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I was born and raised in Greensboro... |
CarolinaPeridot |
Sep-27-08 10:52 PM |
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I worked in Rocky Mount on an assignment last year - there was |
Laura PackYourBags |
Sep-28-08 10:05 AM |
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I am just beaming from ear to ear....I am so excited for you! |
DesertedRose |
Sep-27-08 10:25 PM |
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You have seen me jumping up and down when they came out. |
CarolinaPeridot |
Sep-27-08 10:53 PM |
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Nice - thanks for the pics! |
BlooInBloo |
Sep-27-08 10:29 PM |
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No problem! |
CarolinaPeridot |
Sep-27-08 10:55 PM |
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It's the only view of rallies that a lot of us get - so it's very useful. |
BlooInBloo |
Sep-27-08 10:58 PM |
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I saw a guy that reminded me of Skinner. |
CarolinaPeridot |
Sep-27-08 11:00 PM |
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Wow... My hometown |
Top Cat |
Sep-27-08 10:37 PM |
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Oh no you didn't! |
HughMoran |
Sep-27-08 10:56 PM |
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Oh yes I did ! |
CarolinaPeridot |
Sep-27-08 10:58 PM |
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Wow... so nice of you to share this with us! Thank you... nt |
crossroads |
Sep-27-08 10:59 PM |
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Nobody understands my love for politics like the DU. |
CarolinaPeridot |
Sep-27-08 11:18 PM |
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What a great report!! |
stillcool47 |
Sep-27-08 11:05 PM |
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I don't like to invoke religion in a place like DU because we are different |
CarolinaPeridot |
Sep-27-08 11:14 PM |
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My man Joe Biden! Great photo. and can I just, say, that AP photo that you're in is one of my |
beat tk |
Sep-27-08 11:40 PM |
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I wish they actually showed me shaking his hand |
CarolinaPeridot |
Sep-27-08 11:41 PM |
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Beautiful! |
sandnsea |
Sep-27-08 11:45 PM |
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This is really one of the best stories of the day and you will |
trashcanistanista |
Sep-27-08 11:57 PM |
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Indeed. |
CarolinaPeridot |
Sep-28-08 12:08 AM |
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What a joyful post! Thank you so much, and yes, keep them safe. |
gratefultobelib |
Sep-28-08 12:33 AM |
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I honestly feel like they are safe |
CarolinaPeridot |
Sep-28-08 12:38 AM |
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Congrats to you! I am thrilled for you...what an experience of a lifetime! |
archiemo |
Sep-28-08 01:18 AM |
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Its the day after |
CarolinaPeridot |
Sep-28-08 11:42 AM |
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Wow, you had quite a day! |
Undercurrent |
Sep-28-08 01:36 AM |
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Very cool. Fun story! |
Progs Rock |
Sep-28-08 03:45 AM |
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Thank you! |
ClayZ |
Sep-28-08 04:28 AM |
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I got excited just reading this, CarolinaPeridot! Thank you so much |
gateley |
Sep-28-08 09:08 AM |
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You're very welcome. |
CarolinaPeridot |
Sep-28-08 11:48 AM |
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:) |
JoeIsOneOfUs |
Sep-28-08 01:01 PM |
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Don't they make a great team? |
CarolinaPeridot |
Sep-28-08 01:15 PM |
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It was alsao wonderful to just be in the middle:) some cute crowd shots and |
jarnocan |
Sep-28-08 11:35 AM |
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The crowd and the atmosphere. |
CarolinaPeridot |
Sep-28-08 11:44 AM |
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K & R |
Scurrilous |
Sep-28-08 01:16 PM |
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Thanks! |
CarolinaPeridot |
Sep-28-08 02:15 PM |
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Thank you for sharing your incredible day |
tsegat01 |
Sep-28-08 03:51 PM |
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When I saw them they were only about an inch tall, but I only |
The Wielding Truth |
Sep-28-08 06:19 PM |
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you are so so lucky |
kmdemqueen |
Sep-28-08 06:26 PM |
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What a wonderful story, Carolina! |
Kajsa |
Sep-28-08 08:04 PM |
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That is so exciting and I love your story! |
Dem_4_Life |
Sep-28-08 08:29 PM |
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go on with your bad self! |
sunnybrook |
Sep-28-08 08:33 PM |
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This is so cool! He is coming to Reno Tuesday, and I can't go!!! |
Journalgrrl |
Sep-28-08 08:45 PM |
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Got any pictures of your hands? |
Blaq Dem |
Sep-28-08 09:36 PM |
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DIFFERENCES BETWEEN BIDEN and A PIG WITH LIPSTICK |
happygoluckytoyou |
Sep-28-08 09:45 PM |
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Like to have been in your shoes. Nice. |
trickyguy |
Sep-28-08 09:48 PM |
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So? |
pengillian101 |
Sep-28-08 10:10 PM |
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Thank you for shitting on my thread. |
CarolinaPeridot |
Sep-28-08 10:53 PM |
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Lighten up sweetums |
pengillian101 |
Sep-29-08 06:03 PM |
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brilliant pics from just a cell phone ! as good as any pro. Nice thread |
Swagman |
Sep-28-08 10:37 PM |
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Nice work! |
politicallore |
Sep-28-08 10:39 PM |
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you lucky, lucky one |
crazy_vanilla |
Sep-28-08 10:46 PM |
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Nice work! |
politicallore |
Sep-28-08 10:54 PM |
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I met him in Greenville, NC |
applexcore |
Sep-28-08 11:18 PM |
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We are two lucky Tarheels! |
CarolinaPeridot |
Sep-28-08 11:48 PM |
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Grats! |
Kiwinet |
Sep-29-08 01:14 AM |
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I thought the crowd was wonderful- and amazed how Obama really noticed folks in the crowd-like when someone needed help- asked for a medic- and then went on flawlessly. What an honor and thrill to be there!!!!
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