Live from the Bruce Springsteen Obama Concert

Thank goodness for global warming - here in Philadelphia it is more than 75 degrees on this October day.

We are here with thousands of Obama supporters as we listen to Amos Lee and other performers before the Boss comes on stage.

The campaign took over a part of Ben Franklin Parkway and built a soundstage in the heart of the city.

This swing state is now swinging strongly for Obama - but nothing can be taken for granted. Although recent polls put Obama up by 7-9 points here in PA, there is still time for that gap to narrow.

PA Gov Ed Rendell addresses the crowd - "As long as I am up here I promise NOT to wink at you" - the crowd goes wild.

-- Bruce is now on stage - the audience is hushed.

Today he is playing acoustic from his album "Nebraska." He is channeling Bob Dylan with songs of struggles of life.

"I'm no hero, it's understood...but with the chance of making good"

"Come take my hand as we walk to the promised land."

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Bruce pauses his performance to address the audience:

"I have spent my life measuring the distance between the American Dream and the American Reality

"Barack Obama has taken that measure as well. Never has the gap between the Dream and Reality been greater.

"What we need now is an American Reclamation Project. Bush and Cheney leave office (applause) leaving us Iraq, Katrina and the financial mess.

Around the world, we remain the repository of people's dreams. A thousand George Bushes and dick Cheneys cannot tear that house down.

I want my house back, I want my country back. I want my America back."

The crowd cheers.

Thank you Bruce for reminding us of what is important in life and how important this election is for "making good" in this great nation.

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Comments

[CleanTth]

Bravo to Bruce and to all of us volunteers who were able to participate in this great rally. What a gorgeous day in with the Center City skyline and city hall in the background. Bruce spoke the truth. We must all work to make sure the wonderful and honorable Senator Barack Obama and Senator Joe Biden become our next leaders to bring this country back to greatness. It is an honor to be part of the fight to get them in office. Thanks Bruce for your work and inspiration!!!

[deborama]

I have posted Bruce's entire speech on youtube here, it was great, check it out!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usRHgEXD0Ss

Deb

[bantrybay]

BRUUUUUUUUUUUCE ROCKS!!!!

[robiform]

Wish I'd been there--to the so-called Bruce fans who get upset when Bruce talks about political and social issues: Get yourselves educated! Do you really think that the people you support--Bush, Cheney, McCain, Palin REALLY care about the lives that you lead and the problems that you face? They don't, and we are reaping the results of eight years of reactionary policies!

Obama/Biden '08

[darker]

Bravo, Bruce!

Musicians for common sense, justice, saving the MIDDLE CLASS, and making peace--at last.

No more years for the party of lies, corruption, destruction. Republicans: WE CAN'T AFFORD THEM.

[4wehttam]

I want my country back too!!!!!

I'm working hard to make sure my rural PA community knows the real Barack Obama....the intellectual, respectful and very capable leader with a vision of HOPE.

[curocat]

Who else among you will step forward????

[SpencersMom]

I was there today, and it was wonderful! Bruce and Obama, two great men of great vision.

Thanks, Bruce for donating your time, your talent and your passion to the campaign. We in PA won't let either of you guys down on November 4th.

I, too, want my country back!

PEACE