Durbin effusive, Hill mum at Obama rally in New Albany.

Senator Richard "Dick" Durbin (D-IL) and our own Representative Baron Hill (D-IN) spoke at Barack Obama's New Albany headquarters earlier today.


Sen. Durbin made a strong case for his colleague, while Rep. Hill was conspicuously careful not to say anything that might be construed as an endorsement either Obama or his opponent, Senator Hillary Clinton.

That's okay ... for now. I'll still vote against Mike "Hot Wheels" Sodrel when the magical time comes to reduce the number of Republicans in Congress.

Here are some more photos from the event today. First is Megan Maher, the local Obama coordinator; second, city councilmen Pat McLaughlin and John Gonder showing their Obama stripes; and finally, the front of the Parthenon.

See you there: Senator Durbin for Barack Obama, this morning, the Parthenon at 11:30 a.m.

Reprinted from councilman John Gonder's blog:

Senator Durbin in New Albany Friday for Barack

The senior senator from Illinois will be in town Friday for a town hall meeting on behalf of that state's junior senator's presidential campaign.

Richard "Dick" Durbin, one of the Democrats who opposed Bush's war in Iraq from the start, will speak at the Obama headquarters. Senator Durbin will be at the Parthenon at 11:30 AM this Friday, April 18.

This is an opportunity to meet one of the Senate's most distinguished members. It is also an opportunity to show your support for Barack Obama's presidential campaign.

Stop by the headquarters, or call Megan Maher at (317) 503-9722 for additional information.