Cross-posted from Left in Alabama.
Tuesday afternoon, three women from Madison County, Alabama made the 2 hour drive to Nashville to see Elizabeth Edwards in person. Two of us were already John Edwards supporters and the third was still looking for a presidential candidate. The event was called Small Change for Big Change and offered a chance for small donors (as little as $15) to hear Elizabeth Edwards and ask her questions.
Because it is a long drive, we left early, had no traffic problems at all and were the first people to show up, as restaurant staff were still setting up and technicians fiddled with the lights and sound system. After our polite offer to help was declined, we settled into an out of the way corner to enjoy the air conditioning. Folks who arrived later said they had actually been waiting outdoors in the heat until they were invited to come upstairs. We were less timid ... since the door was open, we just walked in.
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