Obama makes it to Raleigh


Fay did not prevent Barack Obama from his event this evening in Raleigh.

Obama, who had trouble getting out of Florida earlier in the day because of the weather, has arrived at the N.C. State Fairgrounds for a "town hall" meeting, reports Lynn Bonner.

Several state and local politicos - from former House Speaker Dan Blue of Raleigh to state Rep. Pricey Harrison of Greensboro - were among those in the crowd.

Gov. Mike Easley, who initially endorsed Hillary Clinton in the presidential primary, was also seen working the room. Former Gov. Jim Hunt is there, as is state Democratic Party Chairman Jerry Meek.

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