[GOP_Lady]

I will be at work during this rally. My office looks right out over Malls B and C (29 floors up).

I will report, if you'd like.

[GOP_Lady]

I just came inside from a break. The mall is going to be filled, but realize that it is not all that large. The people that passed me walking toward the mall were your usual BHO supporters, almost entirely young and ethic.

[GOP_Lady]

From NewsNet5.com's site:

"Thousands To Flock Downtown For Browns Game, Obama Rally

POSTED: 5:53 pm EDT October 31, 2008

UPDATED: 5:21 pm EDT November 1, 2008

CLEVELAND -- Thousands of people will be flocking to downtown Cleveland on Sunday afternoon, when the Browns will play the Ravens and Sen. Barack Obama will hold a rally.

Obama and his wife, Michelle, will be in Cleveland for a Change We Need rally. Also attending the rally will be Bruce Springsteen, who will perform an acoustic set to encourage Obama supporters to turn out at the polls.

The rally will begin at 3:45 p.m. at Malls B and C on Lakeside Avenue. Doors will open at 2 p.m.

The event is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required.

Rally attendees are strongly encouraged to use public and mass transit, particularly the Redline on the Rapid, or the new Healthline. Parking will be extremely limited.

The RTA said it will be providing extra bus and rapid service as well.

There is no parking permitted on main thoroughfares into and out of downtown including West 9th, West 3rd, Ontario, East 9th, St. Clair, Superior and Lakeside.

There are also additional parking restrictions in effect for two hours following a Cleveland Browns football game.

For security reasons, do not bring bags. Please limit personal items. No signs or banners allowed."

[GOP_Lady]

The people are starting to gather in the Mall.

I can hear guitar strumming 29 floors up. LOL.

[GOP_Lady]

I found a live feed of the rally from one of our local TV stations:

http://www.myfoxcleveland.com/myfox/

[Magnatron]

You know, I think this is the dirty little secret about these huge crowds Obama seems to be getting. I'd really like to know how many of these big turnout events were preceded by concerts of one sort or another.

Probably most.

Even his big “Greek Stadium” event followed a large concert. But all we ever hear is how big the crowds were.