I just got home from the rally. There are several MALLS on the route and they caused more delay than the 2 hours it took to get to the site this morning.
Yes, it was an electric crowd. Everyone seemed very positive and supportive. I was aware of the number of Mothers and daughters in the crowd. There were a number of students missing classes today!
There was music, opening speeches and finally introductions by Fred. He was very upbeat and inspiring. Cindy McCain was given lots of credit for her acts of kindness and children with special needs were a mentioned several times. Fred mentioned what great women they would be in Washington and then introduced SARAH.
The crowd seemed to be “new” to politics and rallies. The chants of Sarah and USA were loud and came often. I kept waiting for “Country First” since it was a huge backdrop sign! Each of the speakers referred to Country First and the crowd seemed to only chant USA. (Olympic influence?)
It was overcast early and that helped to keep the temperature pleasant. Later the sun was bright and hot. The crowd continued to grow until it seemed to fill the entire “bowl” of the park. People were still arriving as the crowd began to leave to the very loud beat of “Eye of the Tiger”.
I did not want to fight the traffic so spent about a half hour picking up the dropped signs and papers on the ground. THERE WERE NO AMERICAN FLAGS IN THE TRASH.
Yes, the speeches covered the same facts as the convention, but the crowd was happy and may not have all heard them before. Those of us who follow all the speeches are ready for some new lines, soon.
Press coverage was huge and international. I was interviewed by a French team of reporters. I am not sure if they liked my comments or preferred to know why I had so many patriotic buttons and red, white and blue clothes.
It was a great day and I’m sorry if you missed it! I tried, but did not connect with other Freepers who attended.