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Obama's Nutrition Tips for Campaign Rallies
October 02, 2008 3:31 PM
ABC News' John Berman, Sunlen Miller and Ursula Fahy report: A lot of political speakers bring people to their feet. But Barack Obama is just one of the latest to knock a few off their feet. People faint at campaign rallies. They keel over. As Joe Biden might say, they literally, literally, fall down. It happens to speakers in both parties, George W. Bush, Hillary Clinton, and lately, Obama.
The latest example was today in Lansing, MI. It happened Sunday in Detroit, and a couple of weeks ago in Concord, NH. It isn't about what he is saying or how is saying it. No usually it has a lot more to do with how long the people have been standing. You see, people usually have to show up to campaign events 2 to 4 hours before they begin, go through a security screening, and then just wait; often without food or drink, often in the heat, and often in close quarters.
When it happens at Obama events, the Senator usually pauses momentarily, asks for an EMT to check on the person, and then for someone to get a bottle of water. He will tell people not to worry and that it happens all the time. But he doesn't usually wait long before returning to his planned remarks. And occasionally comes up with a bit of advice that can seem a bit cold. In Lansing today, after for an EMT to check on a person, he offered the crowd a bit of advice, "next time you come to a 20 thousand person rally, make sure to eat before you get here."
October 2, 2008 in Obama, Barack | Permalink | User Comments (16)
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crazy headline... I would suggest also to take one of those portable chairs and stick some water in the sleeves of it. Most of his rallies have portable bathrooms to use.
Posted by: beck | Oct 2, 2008 3:50:03 PM
I don't find that remark cold, only your innuendo. I'm sure he was concerned. He could have kept going and not recognized the need to check on that person at all. Sheesh, can't you find something else to write about. Your grasping at the few straws you have left.
Posted by: Bea | Oct 2, 2008 3:50:55 PM
Sarah Palin has committed yet another political blunder after claiming she had held talks with a British ambassador - talks that never actually took place.
In an answer to questions about her foreign policy experience ahead of tonight's make-or-break vice presidential TV debate, her aides listed numerous contacts with foreign officials - including Britain's ambassador to Washington, Sir Nigel Sheinwald.
However the meeting never occurred. Officials at the embassy swiftly contacted the McCain-Palin campaign to inform them of the discrepancy.
A British Embassy spokesman said the error arose after Sir Nigel's name was listed among those who had attended a US Governor's meeting in July.
Mrs Palin was at the meeting in her role as Governor of Alaska. However Sir Nigel pulled out at the last minute, leaving his name on the guest list.
The embarrassing mishap comes as Mrs Palin faces the biggest challenge of her political life tonight in a head-to-head vice-presidential debate with Democratic candidate Joe Biden.
Posted by: another one | Oct 2, 2008 3:57:01 PM
another one: OMG do they not stop... I am finding myself embarrassed for them.
Posted by: beck | Oct 2, 2008 4:10:03 PM
I realize that Senator McCain has been likened to "The Manchurian Candidate" but somehow I see Palin as the real puppet...only she hasn't been intellectually "programmed" yet...
Posted by: Aghast in Atlanta | Oct 2, 2008 4:29:44 PM
Your going to need those nutrition tips when obama takes away agri-business subsidies and farmers begin selling their land instead of using that land for food crops. They simply cannot afford to take their product to distribution points(prices so low.) That is the purpose of subsidies in farming it is used as a regulator too stable prices and supply..Without it you have DEREGULATION...SOUND FAMILIAR
Geez obama supporters...don't you follow your candidates policies
Posted by: checks and balances | Oct 2, 2008 4:53:38 PM
No CHECKS they follow his lips and after awhile you believe BLAH BLAH
Posted by: reddog0216 | Oct 2, 2008 5:10:37 PM
Barack Obama's position on farm subsidies is very sensible and does not involve limiting them. http://www.barackobama.com/2007/10/17/obama_farm_plan_limits_subsidi.php
Posted by: MrsDi | Oct 2, 2008 5:31:53 PM
Correction - I meant to type: does not involve eliminating them but only limiting them to actual farmers. Barack Obama's position on farm subsidies is very sensible and does not involve limiting them. http://www.barackobama.com/2007/10/17/obama_farm_plan_limits_subsidi.php
Posted by: MrsDi | Oct 2, 2008 5:33:06 PM
MrsDi....Actual farmers??? Do you mean family farms??? Farm Production: Fifty-three percent is family farmers,
Nineteen percent consist of Family Partnerships (big business), twenty-two percent consist of families who incorporated their farming operations and finally, six percent consist of non-family farms or major corporations....
Taking away farming subsidies whether from small family farms or any of the above is just bad business as again that is how we regulate prices and supplies..Are you willing to experiment with your family's dinner table?? I am not...I've seen what can happen when the government abandons farms either large or small and I don't want to see it again...
Posted by: checks and balances | Oct 2, 2008 5:54:27 PM
The other day Sara Palin described herself as a Joe six pack to a radio talk show host.
I was wondering if she has realized that we already have a Joe six pack type of guy in the White House.
Posted by: Sammyonly | Oct 2, 2008 7:44:40 PM
I have a solution to people stupid enough to stand out in the heat just to see Obama.
Don't go to the rallies! Duh.
Posted by: S Adams | Oct 2, 2008 7:47:11 PM
We are Power and Controls little Honey Bees.
They are dying off. Why?
Call your house rep. and Vote NO to collecting their Honey.(money)
Vote Independant.
We are Power and Controls little Honey Bees.
They are dying off. Why?
Call your house rep. and Vote NO to collecting their Honey.(money)
Vote Independant.
Posted by: remember the Honey Bee | Oct 3, 2008 9:41:39 AM
The Corrupt use Double Talk. Opposite wording.
Who wanted the SUGAR, Those who Voted agaist the RESCUE FO MIDDLE AMERICANS.
Sounds like another 'RICK DAVIS SCAM'.
We are Power and Controls little Honey Bees.
They are dying off. Why? Mico-Grnerators.
How do the Insects SEE? Ask Power and Controls Military officials, who develope Military Equipment.
Call your house rep. and Vote NO to collecting their Honey.(money)
Vote Independant.
We are Power and Controls little Honey Bees.
They are dying off. Why?
Call your house rep. and Vote NO to collecting their Honey.(money)
Vote Independant.
Republican only except Pork.
They will blame everyone, but Rick Davis.
Remember him. McCcains Advisor, who was STILL recieveing Middle Americans Money, until last Month.
McCains Top Advisor, who was helping to raise McCains Funds.
If you Vote for Corrupt Wallstreet, Then yes, You will probably vote for McCains best fried Rick Davis, who continued to Steal the American Dream, While McCain was laughing, behind the Curtin. Rick Davis pays for Corrupt Paperwork.
Say NO to the Bailout for Rick Davis.
Say NO to the Bailout for Rick Davis.
Vote NO for McCains Pork
Vote NO for Bailing out McCcains advisor , Rick Davis.
Watch CNN and MSNBC for Truth and Justic
McCains Afgan War will cost over 4Billion more dollars from Middle America.
They are already Trying to Pass McCains Nuclear Plan.
What happened to ALTERNITIVE ENERGIES?
McCain and Rick Davis are Liers.
Say No to INVISIBLE LIGHT Robots.
Say No to Military Bee Standards
Say No to Micro-Generators
Say No To Re-Elections
Posted by: remember the Honey Bee | Oct 3, 2008 11:03:44 AM
The Corrupt use Double Talk. Opposite wording.
Who wanted the SUGAR, Those who Voted agaist the RESCUE FO MIDDLE AMERICANS.
Sounds like another 'RICK DAVIS SCAM'.
We are Power and Controls little Honey Bees.
They are dying off. Why? Mico-Grnerators.
How do the Insects SEE? Ask Power and Controls Military officials, who develope Military Equipment.
Call your house rep. and Vote NO to collecting their Honey.(money)
Vote Independant.
We are Power and Controls little Honey Bees.
They are dying off. Why?
Call your house rep. and Vote NO to collecting their Honey.(money)
Vote Independant.
Republican only except Pork.
They will blame everyone, but Rick Davis.
Remember him. McCcains Advisor, who was STILL recieveing Middle Americans Money, until last Month.
McCains Top Advisor, who was helping to raise McCains Funds.
If you Vote for Corrupt Wallstreet, Then yes, You will probably vote for McCains best fried Rick Davis, who continued to Steal the American Dream, While McCain was laughing, behind the Curtin. Rick Davis pays for Corrupt Paperwork.
Say NO to the Bailout for Rick Davis.
Say NO to the Bailout for Rick Davis.
Vote NO for McCains Pork
Vote NO for Bailing out McCcains advisor , Rick Davis.
Watch CNN and MSNBC for Truth and Justic
McCains Afgan War will cost over 4Billion more dollars from Middle America.
They are already Trying to Pass McCains Nuclear Plan.
What happened to ALTERNITIVE ENERGIES?
McCain and Rick Davis are Liers.
Say No to INVISIBLE LIGHT Robots.
Say No to Military Bee Standards
Say No to Micro-Generators
Say No To Re-Elections
If Congress can take Vacation...
Middle Americans NEED a Vacation.
Middle Americans need to Relax and let Wallstreet Fall.
Call your House Reps. and Vote NO
Good Teachers are Teaching for Free.
Posted by: remember the Honey Bee | Oct 3, 2008 1:02:00 PM
OBAMA IS THE "GOLDEN BOY" SELECTED BY THE DNC AND BIASED MEDIA.
I watched the debate between Governor Palin (5 weeks of national debate experience) versus Senator Biden (35 years of national debate experience).
Obviously, she is a quick study. Just imagine what she will be like after four years as vice president! She has been a Mayor and a Governor. She is more qualified than anyone running.
John McCain showed great judgment in choosing her.
It's too bad the DNC and biased media didn't "select" Biden or Hillary. OBAMA HAS BASED HIS ENTIRE CAMPAIGN ON LIES. HE HAS TOO MANY TIES TO TERRORISTS AND ANTI-AMERICANS. DON'T FORGET "God Damn America" JEREMIAH WRIGHT, PFLEGER, FARRAKHAN, AYERS, REZKO (TO NAME A FEW). BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA IS A DANGER TO OUR COUNTRY. Obama's ties to organizations like "ACORN" caused much of the country's mortgage foreclosure issues. ACORN IS UNDER INVESTIGATION FOR "VOTER FRAUD" IN MANY STATES! Obama is a wolf in sheep's clothing.
I'm voting for the Honorable John McCain in November.
STOP THE DRAMA - NO OBAMA!
GET A BRAIN - VOTE McCAIN!
Posted by: REPLACE DO-NOTHING DEMS IN CONGRESS | Oct 3, 2008 7:55:13 PM
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