Austin real estate agent Cynthia Carlisle said Obama did not seem to have the charisma of Bill Clinton, the last Democrat to hold the White House. But she got a positive chill when he referred to activism toward ending racial segregation.
"He needs to pump it up," Carlisle said of the speech.
By and large, crowd members were transfixed and thrilled.
Iman Houston, 24, a University of Texas School of Law student, was among dozens of fans who shook Obama's hand. Smiling, Houston said: "I've never met anyone who's just a mega demigod." Her heart fluttered, she said, adding: "We had energy going between us. I could feel his sincerity."
Hmm, it's a little early to be declaring him a "mega demigod." I'd prefer to wait a year or two into his first term before bestowing that kind of praise on anyone running for political office.
KVUE has some video clips here. I can't seem to get them to play. Maybe you'll have better luck.
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