In North visit, Obama racks up lots of points

In North visit, Obama racks up lots of points

By SHIRLEY RAGSDALE • REGISTER STAFF WRITER • November 26, 2007


Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama's vision for urban America rang true to the Des Moines residents who crowded into a North High School gym Sunday afternoon.

"I think Obama is very articulate and he had the message I came to hear," said Elsie Saina of Urbandale. "I liked his message on health care and education. I was impressed with his willingness to try to unite the country. That's pretty important."

Saina and more than 500 others gave the Illinois senator a standing ovation when he entered the room and repeatedly cheered and applauded his talking points on health care, education and bringing change to Washington, D.C.
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Terry Black of Des Moines attended the event even though he said he was wary about politicians in general. He said he has felt let down by other candidates and elected officials who have "led our nation astray."

"I just don't believe them anymore," Black said. "Obama seems different. I got to shake his hand and I liked what he said. He seems so sincere, like Americans should be able to trust him."

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