Maria, you’ve done it again. We actually make a pretty darn good team at this.
Miss Ialacci was not only one of the attendees yesterday at Sarah Palin’s appearance in York, Pennsylvania, she was right down in front. So she got some really good photos that she was happy to send to me to share with you.
First of all, let me set the scene for you. The venue was the Toyota Arena in York. Looks like a nice building.
For a woman who supposedly has a 59 percent disapproval rating and is dragging down the McCain campaign, there’s a pretty good line of folks to see her.
Maria didn’t get as many sign shots as she did the last time – not that there weren’t a lot of signs, just that a couple of the photos were on the blurry side. (Don’t worry Maria, I toss out a lot of Shorebird pics for that same reason.) I did like this one she got though.
Once inside the arena, there was a nod to the holiday which was occurring. I have two photos, one which includes part of the backdrop and the other being more of a close-up of the pumpkins.
As is often the case with these events, the gates open far earlier than any speaker is scheduled. So there’s entertainment of some sort prior to the introductions and remarks.
The one thing I will say about the Obama campaign is that they probably have music more to my liking at their events. But I came of age in an era which featured both a great Republican President and great hard rock bands, so what can I say?
After the music, you had a series of speakers. Maria had snapped a shot of Pennsylvania’s Attorney General Tom Corbett (one I didn’t use) and the camera timer showed 2:36 p.m. At 4:25 p.m. here’s former Governor (and a man considered for Palin’s slot) Tom Ridge introducing Governor Palin.
You’ll hopefully notice in the photo caption above that I said “Palins.” Coming along for this particular appearance were husband Todd and daughter Piper.
As you can tell by the last photo, Maria was far from the only photographer there. Also, let me tell you that Todd and Piper were a little more pleased in the next photo. Just like the rally, I’ve done the preliminaries and here’s the lady you’ve all been waiting for!
When I spoke to Maria last night, she was really thrilled about how things went. She got to shake “the First Dude’s” hand (I had to remind her that he would be the “Second Dude” but no matter) and she also got a photo of Sarah that someone had given her earlier autographed. In fact, you can tell Governor Palin enjoyed meeting a few lucky patrons.
So if you see the young lady below at a GOP function before I do, give her my thanks for being places I couldn’t necessarily be.
And Governor Palin, should you become Vice-President Palin, the folks around here would welcome you with open arms. It’s time to start building Maryland into a state worthy of visiting on the campaign by building our party.
Michael,
If you noticed on the photo with the kid with the Mickey Mouse sign and Halloween costume. There’s a Ron Paul supporter. He was kicked out the venue by the organizer. Everyone was yelling and screaming at him. All the attendees were delighted when he was banished. I was talking with the folks from southern Virginia today at our lunchbreak and told them about this event. They were very excited that I was there. Anyhow, I am exhausted from helping out in our friends in the South. Let’s hope all the efforts weren’t for naught.
Yeah, I noticed that Maria, but I didn’t know he was booted out. That pretty much sucks, although since he was causing a disturbance I can see their point in ejecting him.
By the way, “Ken Burns”, with your tone of comments you’re going to keep getting them rejected. I’m tolerant of a lot of viewpoints but I will NOT accept either the implied racism or the personal attacks you’re putting up. Until you learn to advance the conversation, you’ll keep being rejected. And yes, I have your IP address too.
“Everyone was yelling and screaming at him. All the attendees were delighted when he was banished.”
Ahh, yes, let’s celebrate the end of the First Amendment!
Great pics, Maria! Keep up the good work!–From your proud Democrat friend from Texas! 😉
Glenda,
Thanks for the compliment. At least both of us can agree to disagree about our political views and still respect each other. It is too bad that many people take politics too personal.
Well Sarah, Let’s hope you will consider running in 2012. Your campaign should have gotten out there more. Sarah God Bless You for what you have done for the GOP base and for our country.
actually i like Sarah Palin very much. she is a very good role model for all women. i believe that she is a great politician and did something very well in Alaska.