Greeting McCain-Palin in Columbus

A friend and I met near her home and drove to Franklin Park Conservatory on Columbus' east side, then boarded a bus to Capital Center on the campus of Capital University. The huge line wound around the streets of Bexley, down an alley, past all the t-shirt, political button and bumper sticker hawkers, until finally we got inside the building. It was great fun with the opportunity for a lot of people-watching before the candidates arrived to loud cheers, roars and music. Of course, there were a lot of university students there, but also people with babies and children. I was surprised by how many disabled people had made the effort to be there--and it was not a comfortable environment if you were on crutches, a cane or in a wheelchair. Palin's promise to be a voice for those with special needs in the White House was met with loud cheers. Although, she could've given the weather report and been cheered. The crowd loved her. Eat your heart out Katie Couric (if you have one). You should be so popular.