Posted at 11:07
First speaker coming on to the stage. Leading the crowd in prayer. This is a little surprising. less than 20 seconds ago from web
It’s 11:05. Obama is late, but the president is allowed to be late, methinks. 3 minutes ago from web
UMTV feed showing a lot of excited people. Also showing a fair number of empty seats. 4 minutes ago from web
RT @CNSmd: Helicopter spotted circling Comcast Center. Obama? | Maybe just secret service? 7 minutes ago from web
Posted at 10:56
Live feed picked up on UMTV. Crowd looks pumped! less than 10 seconds ago from web
RT @rabdill: The band just played a presidential-sounding ditty and everyone in the place had a heart attack. Nobama yet. #obamacp half a minute ago from web
RT @CNSmd: Strong words from protesters outside. One anti-abortion protester from Operation Freedom compares Obama’s plan to slavery.2 minutes ago from web
RT @carrielwells: Just spotted a bunch of state senators down here #obamacp 2 minutes ago from web
RT @CNSmd: Lone man in the stands wearing a John McCain T-shirt.3 minutes ago from web
RT @ashbroyoo: Where is everyone. There are still a ton of empty seats here! #obamacp
3 minutes ago from web
Posted at 10:47
RT @MDCoachWilliams: Getting ready to hear President Obama speak here at the Comcast Center at 11:00 less than 5 seconds ago from web
RT @indiaz: crowd loving little boy breaking it down to band music. literally screaming for him #obamacp 1 minute ago from web
RT @CNSmd: Howard University students begin “Yes we can!” chant, and most of the crowd follows suit.
RT @CNSmd: Anticipation and excitement builds as Comcast crowd cheers “yes we can.”4 minutes ago from web
RT @patjack: #obamacp starting to fill up in here http://twitpic.com/i1rjp 12 minutes ago from web
RT @indiaz: secret service made me push EVERY button on my camera. crowd doing wave. band jammin #obamacp 13 minutes ago from web
Posted at 10:30
RT @carrielwells: The comcast center is filling up, but there are still hundreds of seats left #obamacp less than 10 seconds ago from web
RT @CNSmd: Protesters outside Comcast appeared to number around three dozen at 10 a.m. AND Camera phone pic: http://bit.ly/2vp4xD 2 minutes ago from web
RT @CNSmd: Sheet Metal Local 100 union members were sent to the College Park rally in place of final exam at their District trade school. 2 minutes ago from web
Busy president. He’s at the Pentagon now, announcing plans to scrap a missile defense program. He only has a 1/2 hour to get to #obamcp! 4 minutes ago from web
Set list so far at #obamacp is: maryland fight song, sweet caroline, living on a prayer, don’t stop believing. #umd 5 minutes ago from web
Posted at 10:05
RT @terpsforsox: Got in line right at 5:00, and where do they stick us? Behind the stage, sec. 106. Still pumped! #obamacp
RT @ktom17: President is speaking at my alma mater today. Maybe he can rouse our lackluster football team. Go Terps! 3 minutes ago from web
RT @ValerieBonk: http://znl.me/E187N Waiting for Obama to arrive for the healthcare rally at Comcast center. 4 minutes ago from web
Photos! RT @moosetender: stilll waiting for Obama to talk at UMD http://twitpic.com/i1ocn 4 minutes ago from web
Posted at 9:54 – (Some tweets from earlier)
Students clapping and cheering “let’s goooo maryland!” Sorry kids, gotta sit tight for another hour. #obamacp half a minute ago from web
RT @MargaLittle: if everyone UMD student I know made their FB status “seeing Obama,” what % of them do you think will actually get in? 3 minutes ago from web
RT @Monique2point0: Obama is speaking at UMD? I hope he got his swine flu shot, cause they are infested. Yikes4 minutes ago from web
Audience confused by choir warming up with national anthem. Now doing the wave and cheering. #obamacp 5 minutes ago from web
RT @DBKSports: The Mystics are coming to Comcast for a playoff game tonight. http://tr.im/yXww | So THAT’S what the line is for. #obamcp
End of line seems to be at La Plata beach. Everyone should be fine! Come on down, College Park! Obama’s on his way… #obamacp 15 minutes ago from web
Comcast is filling up fast. And it’s only 9. Also, the mighty sound of maryland and cheer squad are here. Getting pep rally vibes. #obamacp 16 minutes ago from web
But not everyone is pleased with the president’s visit. A man with a megaphone and a sign – “obama supports abortion” w/ photo of fetus…16 minutes ago from web