2008 Uncut

Hoosier Pick?

Tuesday, May 6, 2008 | 6:23 PM

 

By Sarah Scully
Live from Indiana: The crowd is swelling here at the Murat Shrine Temple in downtown Indianapolis as "Don't Stop Believing" plays on the extra loud, loud speakers. Applause greets the results rolling in on the big screens at the sides of the room. "She's up! She's way up!" More applause, now shouting, now steady chanting: "Madame President! Madame President!" It's not exactly Beatlemania but it is a steady and solid display of support. They are not ready to give up on her nomination. When North Carolina results appear on the screen- "Boooo!" Hillary Clinton picked a comforting place to spend election night. This crowd will cushion the blow from North Carolina and dispel any doubt that she has a huge following among the elderly and working class. Where that will take her remains to be seen...

 

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