Houston For Obama

Obama packs the Toyota Center

An estimated 19,000 Houstonians watched as Barack Obama gave his Wisconsin victory speech and rallied local supporters. Many of the attendees waited in line for three hours or more for a chance to see the Senator from Illinois in person. As the Houston Chronicle notes:

The sense of sharing a significant political moment was almost palpable, with Obama in good position to become the first black candidate to capture the presidential nomination of a major party.

“We’re watching history,” said Susan Lewis of Spring. “This movement is cross-cultural — all ages and cultures and genders. I’m old enough to know the political system we have has gotten so ugly and rancorous we’re tearing ourselves apart. People are hungry for change. I’m a 61-year-old woman who’s been waiting for a woman president, but Hillary is too much a part of the establishment.”

And congratulations to one of our own Obama Outreach Houston members, Sue Deigaard. She gave a great speech at the rally talking about her personal experiences with the campaign here in Houston.

Thanks to all the local volunteers and the national campaign for putting on a great event!