The Final Rallies: Obama, McCain Wrap Up Campaigns

Barack Obama saved his biggest Virginia rally for last -- a jam-packed event in Manassas with 90,000 people reportedly in attendance. For his conclusion, he "reached back to the roots of his campaign to tell an inspirational story that had long ago fallen from his routine."

The story is about a long drive, a rainy day and how one person can make a difference. It was inspired by a woman he met during a visit to a small South Carolina town in 2007 and became a favorite during his Iowa caucus campaign.

It ends with Obama leading a cheer of "Fired up, Ready to Go!"

Obama ended the event on Tuesday by telling the crowd: "In 21 hours, if you are willing to endure rainfall, to take the person who was not going to vote to the polls, if you will stand with me in a fight with me, I know that your voice will matter. I have one question for you, Virginia. Are you fired up? Are you ready to go? Fired up? Ready to go? Fired up! Ready to go! Virginia, let's go change the world!"

Meanwhile, a fired-up John McCain told supporters to "be strong and fight" in an election eve rally Monday, his last before voters in swing state Nevada weigh in.

"My opponent is measuring the drapes in the White House. They may not know it, but the Mac is back! And we're going to win this election," McCain said to the screaming crowd. "Don't give up hope! Be strong and fight!"

The Arizona senator's evening rally at the Henderson Pavilion was the final leg of daylong, multistate campaign blitz. The candidate appeared surprised and energized by a crowd that greeted him with loud chants of "USA!" and "American hero!"

More than 10,000 people attended the event, according to facility manager Dianne Mizelle. The number makes it McCain largest in the state to date.

Comments

[Lotus19]

You've gotta hear the morning Joe folks fawning over Obama...I love it. Change is coming! LOL.

[cerulean66666]

Just voted in Ann Arbor, MI. Several hundred were in line when the polls opened at 7:00 a.m. We use the optical scan system and it is fast and efficient. Michigan has been in recession for years so I knew McCain would never carry this state. Ann Arbor will go overwhelmingly for Obama.


Yes We Will!

[japobere]

I just voted in A2 as well! I went at 7 and waited about 2 hours.

[Okieborn]

VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE !!!
OBAMA /BIDEN 08 FOR AMERICA !!!

[avalanch112]

As a person who was at the Obama rally last night, i have to tell all huffpost readers that this man is amazin. Im proud to cast my vote for him. Common progressives lets get Fired Up.

[wdw101]

and vote McCain

[rukiddingmerightnow]

Have a lovely day

[Dystopic]

Don't cry. Obama will be everyone's president.

[beden7068]

aww shucks that Obama guy already got my vote this morning. If only I had seen your post earlier......lol

[crablover]

Don't you have anything better to do today than drum up hatred?

[PattyElle]

McCain/Rove Will Try To Steal the Election with Voting Machine Fraud in Swing States -Republican I/T voter machine computer guru Michael Connell testified yesterday! Rove tried to stop the subpoena, but the judge had the grit to forge ahead. Finally somebody is standing up to these Republicans CROOKS!

http://www.truthout.org/110308R

Watch this important piece of information:
http://www.democracynow.org/2008/11/3/on_eve_of_election_day_is

1-888-687-8683 - Report voting problems

[wdw101]

3 for obama plan.......is going into action if he gets in.......more businesses are joining everyday........it will be funny as hell........but Obama will create jobs...yeah right......nov 5 each business will layoff 3 people.......then pass the hours off on the remaining EMPs......some businesses have stated that it will take one week to not be so obvious about it

[rukiddingmerightnow]

peace

[SpoxLogic]

er..just so you know, wdw101. If Obama wins, he won't take office until January 20, 2009! So anything that happens up to then is on GW Bush.

From your post, it didn't seem as if you realized this.

[wdw101]

wow......really ....... but if it is in reaction to bo getting elected......it would indeed be bo's fault

[citizentm]

You miserable dork will go down first... enjoy the lines on the entrance to hell!

[wdw101]

no such place

[wdw101]

see everything can be a teaching moment

[aubrey8]

I'll fight for you Obama.

[stardot]

I saw this earlier:

Rosa sat down so that Martin could walk. Martin walked so that Barack could Run. Barack ran so that our children can fly!

Yes We Can!

[puffthedragon]

That is the most beautiful thing I have ever heard... Thank you for those words. They are so powerful.

[wdw101]

so now you want to throw them out of the windows?

[kjstjohn]

Clueless

[J0hnGalt]

Please, just go away. You offer nothing constructive. Your viewpoint is outdated and self serving. America is tired of you and your ilk.

[peithecelt]

wow, thank you for posting, that brought tears to my eyes.

[obamasOHangel]

Awesome!

[LetMeUnderstandThis]

I am speechless, that is beautiful

[xujojo]

North Huntingdon, Pa An all American Family with International Flavor cast 3 votes for Obama this morning. We were fired up and ready to go! Off to the local Obama campaign office to help fire up others and have them ready to go vote for Obama!

[TucsonKK]

Watched this rally on c-span and there were so many happy faces, young/old/students/ all races and Obama was so humble when he saw the crowd and spoke of unity and togetherness and peace. It was something!

Obama must win to lead us so we can take our country back!

[dayala]

I too watched Obama's final rally on CSpan and was in immense awe of the 90,000 people that showed up, I looked at the crowd and saw young and old, white and black, children of all ages, people of all shapes, sizes and backgrounds. It is utterly amazing what this man has achieved and accomplish­ed....whet­her he wins or not the country will never be the same.

[NotaDrone]

The polls the last two weeks have talked about how many Democrats vs Republicans have voted. What they don't take into account is who those people are voting for.

I am a Repub (until after the election) I voted for Obama/Biden and so did my Repub husband. We live in Florida.

Over the weekend "Change" signs popped up everywhere, I mean everywhere in this very Republican area of SW Florida. It gladdened my heart. I am so very hopeful for the outcome of this election. This country needs real change and not just lip service!

vote Vote VOTE!!! Because our country depends on this and to a great extent so does the world.

[skirtingtheedge]

There aren't red states. There aren't blue states. A sea of purple. We are Americans first.

Thank you for sharing. My heart is bursting with pride. My eyes are shedding tears of glee.

Iti's a new day in this grand country of ours.

[PattyElle]

McCain/Rove Will Try To Steal the Election with Voting Machine Fraud in Swing States -Republican I/T voter machine computer guru Michael Connell testified yesterday! Rove tried to stop the subpoena, but the judge had the grit to forge ahead. Finally somebody is standing up to these Republicans CROOKS!

http://www.truthout.org/110308R

Watch this important piece of information:
http://www.democracynow.org/2008/11/3/on_eve_of_election_day_is

1-888-687-8683 - Report voting problems

[brunett43]

HEY AMERICA, WAKIE WAKIE
IT'S TIME TO VOTE
GET FIRED UP
GET READY TO GO
GET OUT THERE
AND VOTE FOR "O"

[wdw101]

ok i will go vote mccain

[rukiddingmerightnow]

Have a nice day

[poeticsinger]

I was there!! It was SO AWESOME!

[TuffCookie]

me too!! i cried like a baby!!

FIRED UP! READY TO GO!

[dearlizzie]

Just got back from voting for Obama and many state and county judges in NY.

Brought my 12 year-old with me to read the voter information, see the process and participate in an election we will be talking about for generations. Steady but quick moving lines in our small town. Only took 10 minutes.

Felt energizing and deeply satisfying as no other election in my lifetime. This year my oldest child can and is voting; it's our first election together and what a first time for her and her many schoolmates who also donated in record numbers.

[NoMoFearNoMoHate]

Republicans = Deficit and Spend! Baby! Deficit and Spend!

[wdw101]

wow.......democrat congress but it is all the republican

[crablover]

Are you still on the RNC payroll? I know they pay you by the word. Looks like you're running out of things to say.

[wdw101]

correction

wow.......democrat congress but it is all the republicans fault

[moodpost]

You display your ignorance with pride. You remind me of someone....

[bliss0027]

yup exactly.....even though the dems controlled congress...its STILL the republicans fault! Finally we can agree on something!!!!

[edwarvir]

jared137 it's scary how these people think. that's because mcmc
has to bus the children in to fill up his seats. lol
THIS IS OUR DAY. A DAY AMERICA BEGINS TO HEAL.