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Off message, shedding a tear: Barack Hussein Obama’s last campaign rally, ever. {Video}



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Barack Hussein Obama’s last campaign rally, ever. {Video}

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In Obama’s last rally of his career he drops the stump speech, sheds tears, & with strained voice tells the story of how it all started: “Fired up!” One of the most heartfelt speeches I’ve heard.

Bonus: First Lady Michelle Obama’s Speech at the President’s Final Rally in Iowa:

Bonus: complete rally, including the tears and Bruce Springsteen performances:

Bonus: President Obama’s speech about humble beginnings of his now-powerful Presidency & campaign reminded me of this scene from the West Wing:


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12 Responses to “Off message, shedding a tear: Barack Hussein Obama’s last campaign rally, ever. {Video}”

  1. Bill Veik says:

    WW-best.show.ever.

  2. Sandi says:

    I love my President.

  3. mfpfaff says:

    Fired up! Ready to go!

  4. @raqueladams says:

    That's my President. Let's do this!!!

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  10. briauna says:

    this is my presiedent we should esept him as who he is lets do it forhim and his wife and kids

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