Supporters in Fargo, North Dakota

Barack spent time in Fargo, North Dakota yesterday. Becky is on the ground the reliably red state of North Dakota, as the campaign continues to put staff in all 50 states.

At the Veterans event, Becky was there to interview Barack supporters.

Mark, who lives in Devil’s lake, 165 miles away, started his journey [Wednesday] night and arrived at the shuttle site at 7:30 [Thursday] morning, hoping to be first in line for this rare opportunity.

It’s not very often people [politicians] come to North Dakota, so you’ve got to take advantage of that. It’s so different seeing it live. On TV you can see the enthusiasm, but here you get to feel it.

Mark usually votes Independent, but, like so many other people, is hungry for change. When asked why he supports Senator Obama, Mark replied…

I hate to be redundant, but it’s the change. We need change. McCain is more of the same.

Kevin, a member of the IAM union, was originally a Clinton supporter, but says he’s now behind Obama 110%. His children are all enthusiastic supporters as well. Nine-year-old Hunter wrote a four page report on Barack for school.

Anne and Mary attended the event together. Although Mary originally was a Clinton fan, she expressed her full support and confidence in Senator Obama…

He’s brilliant, he reminds me of JFK, his wife is wonderful, and he really cares. It’s exciting that he’s here in North Dakota, that says something right there.

Anne has always been an Obama supporter and says, “he knows the change we need and he’ll do it”. She expressed her confidence in his promise and ability to get us out of Iraq, to change No Child Left Behind and to help to improve the Education system.

Visit the North Dakota page to continue reading about the event yesterday.

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