This probably will be my last post about the John McCain Rally that was held here today in Defiance. After the rally, i was taking a picture of the absolutly HUGE American flag that was hanging and a news reporter stopped by and asked me if she could ask me some questions. Of course I said I could and I was on the evening news. WTOL 11 out of Toledo did the interview and I got my 20 seconds of fame. Here's a link if you are interested at all. Here's the Video.
Bonus: There's nothing like a little free marketing.
Thanks for stroking my ego a little.
It was a cold morning in Defiance, but the crowd was huge and the city was alive. It was truly nice to have a presidential candidate come to town and give a sense of hope for us during these trying times in America. It was a great experience to be a part of as the last presidential candidate to visit Defiance was LBJ. I even found myself being interviewed after the rally by WTOL 11. They said it would be on tonight between 5:30 and 6:00. I have more pictures, but it was hard to get real good pictures of the Senator because of how far away we were.
All in all it was a Great day for Defiance and I'm proud to be part of a country that has the freedoms we do. God Bless America!
A John McCain Supporter The line wrapped around about 4 blocks
Another Shot of the Line The Security Tents to enter the Rally
Welcome to Defiance Ohio Some of the Crowd
HUGE AMERICAN FLAG!
Fron of Auditorium John McCain Just Arriving
Cindy McCain The McCain Family
John McCain Speaking Me Being interviewed by WTOL 11 afterwards
Interview by WTOL 11 American Flag
Here's a picture of Defiance Jr High School's Auditorium where John McCain will be speaking tomorrow morning. I guess he's going to be up on the steps. When I dropped off the kids this morning there were arlready several trucks in the area getting their stuff around for the event.
I was excited to receive a note from the school yesterday that stated that they will be taking all the school kids to the event. I had considered taking my kids out of school during that time so that they could experience the political process first hand. I think it's a good choice by the school board. The note was very pointed to state that it wasn't to promote one candidate over the other, but rather the historical and political significance of the event. They are, however, having someone stay at the schools for those kids whose parents choose not to allow their kids to go.
It looks like the weather is supposed to be somewhat warm as it will be in the low 60's. I'm glad for that! If you are wanting to come to the event there are still tickets available which you can get at the Republican headquarters downtown Defiance.
One of our agent's decided to head down to Bowling Green today to see Sarah Palin. I think that would be a good rally to attend as well.
I guess that's it for now. I'll have pictures to share after tomorrow's rally.
I got tickets!
(This isn't the actual Ticket)
My wonderful wife made the effort this morning to head over to the Republican headquarters and see if there were any tickets left. What she discovered is that their is an "unlimited" number of tickets available and that it's going to be outside standing room only. If anyone is still looking to get the tickets they are available and will be for the day. You will just need to give them your name, number and address and they will give you the tickets.
I also found out that it all starts at 9 a.m but Senator McCain won't be speaking until around 10. It's going to be tough dropping my kids off in the morning for school as they start their classes at 9. Yuck.
It's official. John McCain will be visiting Defiance on Thursday morning. It was announced yesterday that he will be speaking at the Defiance junior high school at 9:00 a.m. and that tickets would be avaiable today at 10:00 at the Repulican headquarters in downtown Defiance. All someone needs to get a ticket is name, phone number and address and the tickets are free.
It's almost 10:00 now and I heard that the line for tickets is 5 blocks long. I happened to drive past there this morning about 8:45 and the line had already started.
It's really a great opportunity for people in Defiance and the surrounding communities to get in on a little bit of U.S. History. It's not everyday that we get the opportunity to see in person one of the presidental candidates.
I know that not everyone agrees with Senator McCain's policies or philosophies, but any presidential candidate coming to a community is a good thing. It creates national exposure to the community, as well as, it gives those of us in small town America a chance to feel like we count and matter.
I hope that if you are registered to vote that you will exercise that honor. Many lives have been lost to secure that right and I hope you honor them.
If you're in the Defiance area this morning maybe you can get a ticket or two. If you're trying I hope you the best of luck.
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