HyVee Auditorium was packed on Saturday with lot of women flocking in to see Oprah Winfrey in Obama's rally. When i reached an hour earlier than the event start time the hall was pretty much packed. It was -10 degree Celsius here in Des Monies with freezing rain and snow all over but I guess nothing stopped people from showing-up.
Also, this was the most diverse event of any Presidential candidates I have so far attended in Iowa. Thanks to Oprah's popularity.
Oprah is one of the most influential persons esp among women. So this endorsement means taking away a lot women voters from Clinton. Also she is helping Obama to raise funds using her celebrity connections. But as analysts point out, fundraiser is a tip of the iceberg. Her endorsement might give him the boost that he need to catch up with Clinton , nationally.
His speech during the rally was same as JJ dinner. He showed lot of energy and thanked Iowans for paying attention( in other words, helping him to lead the polls in Iowa).
Also Oprah and Obama sell the same central theme. Hope . I guess its an un-resistible one for ordinary people. Something that religions sell for centuries. Probably the caucusing turned more interesting from this Saturday.
Here is a nice article on the rally.
Also, this was the most diverse event of any Presidential candidates I have so far attended in Iowa. Thanks to Oprah's popularity.
Oprah is one of the most influential persons esp among women. So this endorsement means taking away a lot women voters from Clinton. Also she is helping Obama to raise funds using her celebrity connections. But as analysts point out, fundraiser is a tip of the iceberg. Her endorsement might give him the boost that he need to catch up with Clinton , nationally.
His speech during the rally was same as JJ dinner. He showed lot of energy and thanked Iowans for paying attention( in other words, helping him to lead the polls in Iowa).
Also Oprah and Obama sell the same central theme. Hope . I guess its an un-resistible one for ordinary people. Something that religions sell for centuries. Probably the caucusing turned more interesting from this Saturday.
Here is a nice article on the rally.
