1:27 pm
Different counties have huge banners on sticks reading "Tarrant County for Obama" and "Fort Worth for Obama." This is a Texas size event.
College Democrats from A&M, Baylor (yes they do have Democrats), Texas State, Central Texas College and others are volunteering at the event.
Rain is lingering as storm clouds hover over the stage. However, fans are not deterred.
Over 7,000 people are listening to the soothing songs from the musicians with people still flooding into the gates.
1:10 pm
The band is playing "One more step to the promise land," sending the message that Obama will "not be denied" on his quest for the promised land.
Press from Time, MSNBC, all Austin and Texas media outlets are present for what is sure to be a speech to define the Obama campaign.
5,000 people have entered the site, homemade Obama signs in hand.
12:45 pm
The gates just opened with the crowd running in to get seats.
Over a thousand people were already in line with two hours to go until
the Senator arrives.
It is officially Demstock! The bands are playing and thousands of
Obama signs are being handed out to the audience.
Over 2,000 people have entered the gates.
12:06 pm
Sen. Barack Obama is scheduled to speak to over 17,000 Texans in Austin at 2PM today.
It is 12 noon and more then 250 volunteers are already yelling Obama chants with the crowd lined up 3 blocks away. Live music will begin at 12:30 PM.
City Councilman Lee Leffingwell proclaimed today University Democrats day in The City of Austin for their work with the city.
University Democrats and other organizations at The University of Texas are responsible for hosting today's event.
More to come when the band begins to play. |
