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Obama Rocks Philly- Over 40,000 at Downtown Rally & March

dailykos.com — Barack Obama had real fight in him tonight, and more people attended his rally in front of Independence Hall than any other event. However, what was most remarkable was the was spontaneous demonstration of support that happened when it ended. 5,000 people (at least) marched in the streets to Obama's charge of the night: "Declare independence!"

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  • voxlisa999, on 04/19/2008, -0/+7This has links to photos, video & everything! I wish I was there!
  • jforjools, on 04/19/2008, -0/+9"5,000 people (at least) had nowhere to go but up Market Street. Obama's charge of the night: "Declare independence!" was with them. They started with the familiar "O-Bam-A." By 7th and Market, they had graduated to "Yes we can!" By 10th and Market, with hundreds streaming in between cars on the road, they were just cheering. At first, a few Philly cops, killjoys, tried to rough the crowd to the sidewalks. It didn't work. The cops retreated to the sidewalks. By the time I ducked into my hotel, a full mile away from Independence Park, the Obama crowd was still marching."

    Damn elitists are gettin outta hand!
    Gobama08&12

  • voxlisa999, on 04/19/2008, -0/+7Yeah, what's up with these "elitists" who think they can just go marching through the streets whenever they want to calling for freedom and justice for all?? Calling for change! How dare they? Don't they know their place??!!
  • Uhave2laff, on 04/19/2008, -0/+6Man, that is history in the making! The pictures are killer. Get out your tissues.
  • PeaceAndJustice, on 04/19/2008, -0/+5PS - The people are coming :)
  • buhbyebot, on 04/19/2008, -1/+3Countdown to posts by anti-Obama elitists in 3...2...1...
  • youtellme8, on 04/19/2008, -0/+2Inspiration and hope should not be underestimated.
  • contessa46, on 04/19/2008, -0/+1Maybe America will finally understand what "We the people..." really means! Obama 08 - YES WE CAN!
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