The Day I Shook Obama's Hand

by Orato | July 21, 2008 at 08:31 am
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Barack Obama was coming to my hometown, Colorado Springs, Colorado. It had only been two days earlier that I learned he was here to do fundraising and talk to an invitation-only crowd of people in a city that is known for its conservatism, large military presence, and fundamental Christian population. I told myself I had 48 hours to find an invitation. Here is my story about the day I had the chance to touch greatness.


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JohnHOlsen

I live in Illinois.  He comes to town occasionally to raise money.  Otherwise, he does not bother with us.

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