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As many of you know, I photographed Senator Barack Obama and Senator Hillary Clinton at campaign rallies earlier this year. I’ve been rather anxious to round out my political photojournalism portfolio with some familiar faces from the Republican party. So earlier today I headed up to Lancaster, PA (about 1.5 hrs away from me, here in Newark, DE) to photograph Presidential hopeful Senator John McCain and his running mate, Governor Sarah Palin, at a rally at F&M College.

I thought I would share some images with you so here goes….

Governor Sarah Palin started off the rally. The crowd of supporters
welcomed her with great applause and standing ovation.



Above a roar of applause and “USA” chants, Governor Palin introduced Senator John McCain.


Senator McCain told the audience that he couldn’t wait to
introduce Sarah Palin to Washington, DC.

An estimated 6500-7000 people showed up for the event, too many for the venue to hold. Some supporters were made to wait outside in an overflow area, where McCain and Palin made an appearance after the rally.


Governor Palin’s husband, Todd Palin, showed up for the rally as well, applauding both his wife’s and Senator McCain’s speeches.

Senator McCain customarily shook hands with supporters before leaving the rally.

No matter who becomes president, I’ve now had to chance to photograph them. What an exciting feeling!

WOW. I have now had the pleasure of photographing BOTH of the Democratic Presidential Candidates! I was so excited when I received an email yesterday morning that Hillary would be in Philly that night. I decided immediately that I must go and take advantage of this opportunity, not only to be able to say that I now have wonderful photos of both her and Obama, but to actually see her in person and hear her speak.

When my brother and I – he was nice enough to accompany me! – first arrived at McGonigle Hall at Temple University, the line to get in wrapped around the building for 3 blocks! I was terrified that we wouldn’t be able to get in! Thankfully the line moved pretty fast but by the time we made it to the front of the building, the line behind us still stretched 3 blocks behind us!

The more I am exposed to her, via television or internet, or now in person, I am more and more amazed and impressed by her. She is such an amazing woman! I could go on all day but anyway….on to the pictures!

Two thumbs up for Hillary!!

She is so expressive and passionate.

I LOVE this picture….doesn’t she just look so presidential?!

One thing that really impressed me is that she stopped to listen to people’s stories and talk with them after the rally. She signed books, and posters and everything else people reached out with and one of her assistants would even take pictures of Hillary with voters with their cameras! She really cares about the American people, I’m tellin ya.

Wow….with Super Tuesday right around the corner, our tiny little state is attracting a lot of political events lately! Today, we welcomed Chelsea Clinton to the Trabant Center, at the University of Delaware, to speak to young voters and rally them to vote for her mom, Hillary. I guess after yesterday I just couldn’t resist attending another political event with hopes of capturing some cool pics.

Jennifer Corbett, from the News Journal, was kind enough to take a picture of me with Chelsea. I’m forever grateful!! Thanks Jennifer!! Normally I wouldn’t bother to insert myself in the action, but I was so moved by Chelsea’s passion that I wanted to tell her in person how amazing I think she and her mom are.