This primary election finally seemed to be developing a sense of closure last night in Des Moines.
My faith in the decency, and honesty, and generosity of the American people is not based on false hope or blind optimism, but on what I have lived and what I have seen in this very state.
For in the darkest days of this campaign, when we were dismissed by all the polls and all the pundits, I would come to Iowa and see that there was something happening here that the world did not yet understand.
-Barack Obama
Started off dropping by a friend's place a few block from the rally location and snapped this photo out of his window.
Already a line when I showed up around 6pm.
Five minutes later there was a huge line behind me already.
Some Republicans (or is it Clinton supporters?) showed up. Funny how even in real life it is always the trolls that get things going.
A local band for entertainment. They are all teachers at local high schools.
Security and flags everywhere!
I just like this picture.
This kid was screaming 'Barack Obama' all through the rally.
Michelle Obama!
The Obama kids seemed so unimpressed. =)
Obama family.
Barack and Michelle Obama
In case you missed the speech...
Also urbandaleforobama had a great diary about this rally earlier. Link.