Las Vegas, N.M - A diverse crowd of some 3200 supporters showed up for a Michelle Obama rally on October 28th. Check out photos of the before and after below.
Las Vegas NM on the plaza waiting for Michelle Obama. (Photo by Elsa Kendall).
Las Vegas NM on the plaza waiting for Michelle Obama. (Photo by Elsa Kendall).
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Waiting in line on the plaza, Las Vegas New Mexico. (Photo by Elsa Kendall).
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More waiting in line on the plaza, Las Vegas New Mexico. (Photo by Elsa Kendall).
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Michelle arrives (left and waving), after being introduced by First Lady of New Mexico, Barbara Richardson. (Photo by Elsa Kendall).
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Michelle seemed to be surprised by the 3,200 turnout in the middle of the day on Tuesday. The sun was shining while Barack was getting poured on in Pennsylvania. Ow! (Photo by Elsa Kendall).
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Michelle address the crowds on the historic Las Vegas, New Mexico plaza. (Photo by Elsa Kendall).
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Michelle Obama, very animated and really encouraging people to get out the vote, early. A lot of young people attended, too young to cast a vote, but inspired nonetheless. (Photo by Elsa Kendall).
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The crowd loved her. Secret Service kept an eye out but the feeling of everyone was of real unity and appreciation. (Photo by Elsa Kendall).
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This was one of many hugs she gave. One of the most genuine people we've ever met. (Photo by Elsa Kendall).
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A couple after the rally, taking the message to heart: Let's go Obama! Obamanos!
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A young, expectant couple outside after Michelle Obama's rally. (Photo by Elsa Kendall).
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The upstairs window of the Obama HQ, Las Vegas, NM. (Photo by Elsa Kendall).
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A Vietnam vet after the rally. Las Vegas, NM. (Photo by Elsa Kendall).
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The Obama HQ on the Plaza in Las Vegas, New Mexico. (Photo by Elsa Kendall).
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On the plaza, Las Vegas, NM. (Photo by Elsa Kendall).
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A creative pair of bumper stickers on a car parked near the rally, Las Vegas,NM. (Photo by Elsa Kendall).
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