Obama dismisses hecklers at North Carolina speech
‘Go get your own rally! We’ve got work to do here’
Barack Obama came to Greensboro today to speak in support of the Hillary Clinton campaign. The incumbent President called on supporters to hit the polls and make their voice known as the election gets closer to crunch time.
“You want to give me a good send off? Go vote!” Obama exclaimed to the thousands gathered at White Oak Amphitheater. During his speech he also praised Hillary’s performance during Sunday’s debate while continuing to denounce the “pussygate” recording released Friday of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.
President Obama spoke today in Greensboro, NC
North Carolina is a battleground state that both parties are fighting on this election. Aside from his central message that Democratic nominee Hillary is by far the most qualified candidate for the Oval Office, Obama also reassured the crowd of his commitment to fighting for affordable education and universal healthcare.
The diverse crowd was composed of a good helping of college students from local NC A&T University and UNC-G. The A&T marching band performed the national anthem before Obama mentioned the rich civil rights history of Greensboro in his speech and its importance to current efforts in improving the racial climate. He mentioned the work done by local councilman and leaders to raise voter awareness and also to combat the divisive House Bill 2, which is heavily opposed in the state.
Despite recent polls that suggest Hillary has a sizeable lead over Trump, Obama stressed the importance of voters getting out to the booths and making their voices heard.
During his remarks, Obama was interrupted by Trump voters on two occasions – the second heckler garned a response from the President.
“Go get your own rally!” Obama shouted. “We’ve got work to do here.”
Referring of the Republican Presidential candidate, Obama highlighted Trump’s inexperience during his speech and stressed that he was not fit to represent the United States as President.
“C’mon people, this is not audition for a TV show or something,” he continued with a slight tone of exasperation, echoing how many Americans feel about the continued theatrics and ineffectiveness present in politics.
“I mean, you can’t brag about not paying your taxes.”
Other prominent individuals who spoke include Councilwoman Alma Adams and Senate candidate Deborah Ross.