His hair looks good, even when wet, and a wet shirt clinging to his chest and arms is not at all bad!

Not to mention he is respecting the crowd, if they stand there in the downpour, so will he. Nice metaphor for a president who is in touch, not like the out of touch Republicans.

And I damned sure can't imagine his crowd sticking around to listen to him. Enthusiasm gap!

while standing out in the rain themselves.

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I'm not sure that the other lady standing there is OK with it.

Seriously, this man is washed clean to the crowd and that's how this will be seen even by some of the repubs. Rmoney couldn't stand this test nor would he even be seen in the rain without an umbrella or cover.

...Blackberry inside, with one of his aides.
Those things don't work too well when they get soaked.
Also, I imagine he probably doesn't have to worry about the wallet in his back pocket, and his license and cash getting waterlogged.

However, Mr. President seems like the kind of guy who wouldn't let that stuff stop him!

It has to just happen.

What it shows is the difference between the candidates. The crowd eggs on President Obama -- they are so proud of him and want him to stay, in spite of the weather.

He stays, soaked to the bone, and still greets the people after his speech. Because President Obama is one of them. They shared a time of mutual love.

That's something W. Mitt Rmoney will never share and never understand.

I love our President. He truly is one of us.

I got goose bumps watching it....

Fantastic,gripping video!
Any of us who worked phone banks, checked lists, traveled to swing states and knocked on strangers' doors for his campaign can't help but get a lump in our throats!

And I'm loving seeing the photos. What a fine man.

Kadie

WOW, i just say WOW...

I hope he dosen't get sick - but he looks like is in good healt, so I guess it wil work for him

I hope, that US elect this man to the presidency again - if they do not - I have no hope for US... This man is just GREAT...

Diclotican

Honestly, someone should drag Nugent, Hank Jr., and the rest of the conservative pandering pundits to see this crowd. But then, none of them have the courage to face the real American people, just the brainwashed zombies.

Good photo spread, Kadie, as always. I was hoping to see these earlier today. A man at ease with himself and the world. May he win another 4 years to bring this nation out of the conservative nightmare.

That was one lucky gir!!

Other than mitt rmoney doesn't stand a chance....u can't stage a scene like this....

U just couldn't imagine Rmoney in the rain soaking wet and giving a barn-burner of a speech...
Suck it, GOP...this is what true compassion looks like...

smiles and excitement like that

Fabulous pictures. Thank You

Those lucky ladies to get so close and even get a smooch!!

I love the diversity of old, middle aged and young and very young , and all ethnics. You don't see that with Rommey...and you never see Rommey get so close and genuinely hug the people....and the crowds are always bigger too.

I sure do hope he wins in November, for the world's sake.

I love all the pics, especially the last one. If I were there, and was able to get that close to him, I'd surely have done the same thing!!
Lucky lady--she'll remember today for the rest of her life!

So much better than canceling.

In Texas, those pics look great. It rained last week when I was home. I put a chair in the driveway and just let it rain on me. Of course, once it stopped it was unbearable.

but mostly I think it energizers and cleanses his soul. You'd be hard press to see the rich man out there w/o an umbrella holder.

To see the faces of the crowd and how he connects with them is awesome. No ad can relay that feeling.

and they rushed the stage at the end, and the Secret Service rushed out, and they had to figure out how to not mug a bunch of girls?

That was so precious.