Twitter feed from the Obama rally

Xcel Center crowds
In spite of rain, large crowds began to form early at the Xcel Center where Barack Obama is scheduled to speak tonight.
Photo submitted Julie Sandberg

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5:03pm - moravec says: Uh oh, being held for questioning.

4:51pm - rghanbari says: Major backup at the security screen. Will take hours to get people in

4:51pm - autoclavicle says: As for me, I'm listening to my ipod and people-watching. Legs falling asleep.

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4:49pm - autoclavicle says: Line has been rearranged a bit, so now I'm right in front of the doors. People are reading, talking on their phones, eating, and playing ...

4:46pm - dmesserly says: the line goes east down west 7th then on 6th. We got in at 6th and Washington. In just a few mins the line has grown a block+

4:47pm - dmesserly says: got to the rally 2.5 hours before the doors open and I'm worried we won't get in. The line must be a mile long.

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