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Cheers Welcome Barack Obama to Northeastern Pennsylvania

Cheers Welcome Barack Obama to Northeastern Pennsylvania - Monday, March 17, 2008 at 7:02PM EST

Reported by: Eric Deabill
Monday, Mar 17, 2008 @07:02pm EST
AVOCA, LUZERNE COUNTY - Several dozen people were on hand Monday afternoon to welcome Senator Barack Obama to northeast Pennsylvania.

Senator Obama's plane landed at the Wilkes-Barre / Scranton International Airport just after 4:00 PM Monday afternoon. More than four dozen people, young and old were on hand.

"I wanted to be one of the first to greet him in Scranton. I'm very inspired by his candidacy," Robert Osbourne of Scranton said just before Senator Obama landed.

Many of the people who turned out to watch Obama's plane land said they were inspired by his message of hope, change and prosperity.

"He's very charismatic and inspiring. He brings a new message. A lot of candidates often talk the talk but Senator Obama, I think, can walk the walk," Dan Mitsakos of Moscow said.

"I'm all for him. I want change. I'm sick and tired of the dynasties of Bush and Clinton. I want change and he's the guy to do it," Dolores Bubblo of West Wyoming said.

Senator Obama did not come to the fence to greet any of his well-wishers. As he drove by, he did not roll down his window but could be seen saying "thank you" to his supporters. Fans hoped he would have come to greet them.

"Hillary's been very public in her first few visits to the area and I hope Senator Obama does the same," Mitsakos said.

From the airport, Senator Obama went to Whistle's Pub in downtown Scranton to meet with veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan for a closed-door meeting hosted by MTV.

 


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