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Stemming the flow… except for CNN,CBS, NBC, FOX, ABC, DEFG
Looks like there is a higher power here in Greenville.
The Fire Marshall.
Though there seems to be some space available on the floor, the fire marshall has told staffers (and the Secret Service — take That! Homeland Security) that it’s time to pause and review. How many are here? How many are waiting? There is talk of moving them to the “overflow” area, but we’re not sure where that is.
The national press is filtering in and starting its setup.
And Linward Barnhill, 73, of Greenville, showed up in his American flag shirt. Obama staffers grabbed him and escorted him to the bleachers behind Obama’s podium, where he’ll be seen by TV cameras. He told us, “It’s a day to be patriotic.”
Meanwhile Sen. Obama is entertaining questions from our reporter. Odd. Somewhere near the Pirates’ locker room stands a presidential candidate and a small town journalist. Welcome to America.
He’s due to take the stage in 40 minutes.
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