Today's Grand Rapids Rally

If you know anything about Grand Rapids, you know that is a huge swath of area. This pic is from Reuters, and the one below from my friend Cat, who also has more here. Look at all the greys the poor man has sprouted since the beginning of the campaign. But the smile is still outstanding!!

ADDED- Here is a link to a slideshow of pics from todays rally.

McCain Town Hall Was Screened

Shocker!!! (not) I'm sure they weren't lacking for McCain/Palin groupies (Grand Rapids being one of my old hometowns and very GOP-centric), but this idea that they're taking questions from "anyone" is just bullshit.

Sen. John McCain's town hall style meetings "are generally open to the public where anyone may wait in line on the day of the event and come in without an advanced invitation," according to Fox News.

However, at last night's 3,500 person townhall in Michigan -- "the first time Palin is taking questions from the public -- only ticketholders are allowed in. People had to pick up their tickets at local GOP offices after RSVPing for the event."