Just returned from the McCain/Palin rally in O'Fallon Mo a suburb of St louis. Key points: Crowd twice as large as expected. Very excited even though it was very hot and humid. Very mixed crowd, snap shot of middle America. Many young people there(don't bet on Obama locking up the youth vote). Sarah Palin got the biggest reception(crowd was really excited about her especially the women). People were still hanging around after the rally was over. Palin is not only exciting the base, she is bringing the people out. Very good rally.