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The Speeches Have Begun
The speeches have started inside the forum and the courtyard out front is emptying out. Inside chanting: O-bam-a, O-bam-a.
Inside the Forum, about half the upperdeck, nosebleed seats are empty.
Tampa Mayor Pam Iorio just made a speech. “We want our children in Tampa to grow up and realize they can grow up to be president, just like Barack Obama.” Her voice is being pumped out over the hot concrete.
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Posted by Teresa Ballinger, Clearwater on 05/21 at 12:31 PM
I find Mayor Iorio’s comment to be patronizing and condescending. She should just keep quiet.