Young and Proud: Solomon Ashurst (right), a high school volunteer, wears a Obama t-shirt while handing out flyers for Bill Monning.

Young and Proud: Solomon Ashurst (right), a high school volunteer, wears a Obama t-shirt while handing out flyers for Bill Monning. Nic Coury

Obamania

Local Democrats swarm downtown in support of Barack Obama.

By Nic Coury

Thursday, August 28, 2008

Barack Obama had a nearly-full Golden State Theatre audience on their feet cheering "Yes We Can!" as he walked up to the podium at the Democratic National Convention in Denver. His speech was simulcast live to the historic downtown building to help raise support for his nomination for president.

Comments

Use the comment form below to begin a discussion about this content.

Sign in to comment

Friends to Follow
Like us on Facebook for every day kitchen design and maintenance tips you can use. LIKE
Like us on Facebook to receive updates and special offers for lodging, golf, dining, meetings & weddings, recreational activities, club membership, and signature events. Escape to the sunny side of Carmel. Stay Quail. Play Quail. Live Quail. Love Quail. LIKE
Monterey's only locally owned and operated independent movie theater. Voted Monterey County's Best Movie Theater 9 years in a row! The most celebrated films are always playing at Osio Cinemas. LIKE
Peter B's Brewpub is Monterey's Only Craft Brewery! 5 House Brews, Seasonal Ales, 15 HDTV's, Buzztime®, Fire Pits, Pet Friendly Patio, Happy Hour Daily 4-6:30pm & more! LIKE
Promote your Facebook, Twitter or any other Social Media page here and start building your following. Email us social@mcweekly.com or call 831-394-5656
. 
photo thumbnail

May 09

photo thumbnail

may 02

photo thumbnail

Apr 25

photo thumbnail

Apr 18

Browse more issues

  • Yes, he can! Aug. 29, 2008
    The Obama speech simulcast drew a full - and enthusiastic - house at the Golden State Theatre in downtown Monterey Aug. 28.

  • BaRock and Roll Nov. 1, 2008
    The Monterey Fairgrounds hosted a gathering of Obama supporters in music and poetry form in hopes of a final push towards victory.

  • Watching History Nov. 6, 2008
    Local Dems dance in the street as Barack Obama is elected the 44th president of the United States.

  • These are Dems Nov. 6, 2008
    A look inside local headquarters before the big election.

  • Up From Slavery Nov. 6, 2008
    Time is on Obama’s side – and ours.