Sunday, August 17, 2008

Melon Fest Popular with Democrats

What was more popular than ice cream at the Howell Melon Fest on Saturday (August 16, 2008)?

Barack Obama buttons, I'd guess.

The Livingston County Democratic Party booth did a brisk business taking in donations for Obama buttons, tee-shirts, yard-signs, and bumper stickers. The Barack Obama Campaign for Change also was busy registering voters and signing up volunteers for the fall campaign.



Democrats looked sharp in the Melon Fest parade. "Chicago" kicked up his heels. Supporters showed off a beautiful cloth "Obama" banner made by a volunteer, and Michigan's 8th District Congressional candidate Bob Alexander got the crowd clapping and cheering by urging Democrats, independents, and disaffected Republicans to show their support.



It truly was a beautiful event in a lovely setting. Howell's old buildings downtown are a treasure. The city sure knows how to throw a party!

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