We’re here at Abington High School in Montgomery County, PA where Barack Obama is scheduled to speak at 11 AM. The county, divided between registered Republicans and Democrats, is a crucial bloc of votes in the swing state of Pennsylvania. With Pennsylvania’s voter registration deadline just four days away, volunteers are registering people in the crowd to vote right on the spot. The crowd is anticipating Obama’s reaction to last night’s vice presidential debate. He’s also slated to explain how he’ll regulate Wall Street and Washington, and how he’ll create jobs for middle-class Americans. So far we’ve heard from a few community leaders and volunteers for the Obama campaign.

11:29 - Rupert introduces Obama, who jogs on to the field to a cheering crowd.

11:28 - Rupert, a volunteer for the Obama campaign in Pottstown explains how his job was downsized and eventually cut over the eight years of the Bush adminsistration. 

11:26 - Rendell introduces Bob Rupert, a resident of Montgomery County.

11:20 - Bob Casey just spoke and Ed Rendell, Governor of Pennsylvania is now speaking.

11:15 - No sign of Obama, apart from a secret service SUV.

Tags: abington, bob casey, debates, ed rendell, Election 2008, Obama

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