Birmingham – Thousands cheered Democrat Barack Obama who spoke for over an hour in Birmingham Sunday.
The Illinois senator and presidential candidate spoke about his message of change that helped him win the South Carolina primary Saturday. He touched on issues including the economy, health care, Social Security and ending the war in Iraq.
The crowd filled the 9,000-seat Bartow Arena at UAB.
Banners reading 'Alabama Loves Barack' were hoisted next to campaign furnished signs bearing the slogan 'Change We Can Believe In.'
Alabama's presidential primaries will be Feb. 5th.
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