Obama Rallies For Democrat Massachusetts US Senate Candidate Martha Coakley in Boston
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Crowds gather in Boston for a glimpse of Barack Obama, come to save the day. After sagging poll numbers showed Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley even, and in some cases, behind Republican challenger Scott Brown, the US president made a last minute decision to fly in and give her senate campaign the presidential bump.
But then the question remains to be asked, will his branding work? Republican supporter Patrick Keogan doesn't think so.
"I'm hoping he's three for three because he stumped for both Deeds and Corzine, who both lost. So I'm hoping for three for three with them"
"His appearance around the world for the last six months has made no difference whatsoever".
But this is Martha Coakley's shindig and out of the hundreds and hundreds of people that showed up, it would be difficult to say that Obama didn't have any affect.
"The president coming here should draw sufficient attention to this election that I think it will help, yes", Democrat Martha Coakley Supporter Barbara Eskin.
Indeed Obama's star power brought in the numbers, with people arriving well in advance of the 2:30 start time to see him.
"How long have you been waiting here?"
"Since 10am".
"Since 9:30".
"We got here at 9 o'clock in the morning".
"You're not going to get in. The Cabot Center is right back here at 360 Huntington. Sorry about that"
But only Tuesday will tell if Obama's support really worked, when the special election to fill the late Senator Ted Kennedy's seat takes place.
But then the question remains to be asked, will his branding work? Republican supporter Patrick Keogan doesn't think so.
"I'm hoping he's three for three because he stumped for both Deeds and Corzine, who both lost. So I'm hoping for three for three with them"
"His appearance around the world for the last six months has made no difference whatsoever".
But this is Martha Coakley's shindig and out of the hundreds and hundreds of people that showed up, it would be difficult to say that Obama didn't have any affect.
"The president coming here should draw sufficient attention to this election that I think it will help, yes", Democrat Martha Coakley Supporter Barbara Eskin.
Indeed Obama's star power brought in the numbers, with people arriving well in advance of the 2:30 start time to see him.
"How long have you been waiting here?"
"Since 10am".
"Since 9:30".
"We got here at 9 o'clock in the morning".
"You're not going to get in. The Cabot Center is right back here at 360 Huntington. Sorry about that"
But only Tuesday will tell if Obama's support really worked, when the special election to fill the late Senator Ted Kennedy's seat takes place.
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