BN9 Blog: My first political rally

Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin is introduced to the crowd at a rally in Clearwater Monday. (Slideshow- 20 photos) By Kelli Malafronte Bay News 9 Web Content Editor PINELLAS COUNTY (Bay News 9) -- Republicans are really fired up about Gov. Sarah Palin, even at six o'clock in the morning. That's what time the gates and parking areas opened up for supporters attending a Palin rally at Coachman Park in downtown Clearwater Monday. Supporters mostly liked Palin for the same reasons; she's down to earth, she holds her own, and she's genuine. Oh, and they give the loudest cheers (in the category of non-politics) when someone mentions the Tampa Bay Rays. I actually saw someone wearing a Rays shirt with a "Palin Power" pink tee-shirt draped over her shoulder. She most likely just purchased it. I also saw someone... [read full story]                    

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