Obama Rally in Houston - Feb 19, 2008

February 20, 2008 on 8:34 pm | In Uncategorized |

Last night I, like many, was fortunate enough to attend the Obama Rally at the Toyota Center here in Houston.

As expected the excitement and energy in the air was palpable. I spoke with many people last night who, for the first time in their lives, feel like they are a part of something greater than themselves. It’s an incredible time to be an American if you really stop to appreciate it - and I think we all need to just take a breath and allow this moment in time to set in.

Our country is at a pivotal and remarkable turning point in the course of the nation and the history of the world. This movement proves that people, ordinary people like you and me, have the power in this democracy to help make real change.

I know there were a lot of people who waited patiently on stand-by hoping to get in last night to see Senator Obama’s speech and I know that many weren’t able to get in. And while the line stretched longer than I was able to see, people continued to show up and wait just hoping on hope that they might be lucky enough to get in. I doubt any other candidate has supporters willing to do the same.

Those of us there last night were lucky enough to see the victory speech for Senator Obama’s Wisconsin win as well! And imagine our delight to see 10 in a row this morning with the results of Hawaii.

It was certainly one of those moments in my life I will never forget.

Below is some video from the rally and I will post photos later today.