As we reported last month, presidential hopeful and current U.S. senator from Illinois Barack Obama made his first appearance of the 2008 campaign season in the Magic City this evening.  Approximately 2,000 people paid $25 each for the opportunity to see Obamaat an event at the Sheraton Birmingham downtown. They also heard comments from U.S. Representative Artur Davis and former NBA basketball player Charles Barkley.

Please enjoy this collection of images courtesy of Bob Farley from the event.

NOTE: Press "N" to advance the photo gallery and "P" to go backwards.

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