On Wednesday February 26^th President Obama made a visit to Minnesota, his first time since 2012 and just one of the few times since he became President.  He seemed to be happy to get to see Minnesota again, as he mentioned how nice the area was.  The cold weather is not the reason that’s been keeping him away as he jokingly said the weather was no issue to him, as he was from Chicago.  The same couldn’t be said to the also visiting secretary of Treasury from North Carolina, who Obama said “Was the coldest he ever felt.”

Obama began his speech by discussing the American Recovery and Reinvestment act, otherwise known as the stimulus package.  This was the first major law signed by the President and him and his secretary of treasury were quick to argue its importance.  Obama also mentioned TITHE, a program created by the American Recovery and Reinvestment act, which involves the rebuilding of infrastructure.  Obama made a strong connection with Minnesotan’s by mentioning the slippery roads in the winter time, and talking about repairing the roads should be a key priority.  Obama asked Americans for 300 billion dollars to continue his plans to rebuild infrastructure and continue the upward trend we are currently in, and even excel the creation of job growth.  He also was quick to mention that if the money isn’t approved then up to 700,000 jobs were at risk.  Afterwards President Obama made a short visit around the St. Paul area, and visited a local railway, which is currently being tested.  The president checked it out and bought a ticket for the railway which happened to be the first ticket for that line ever sold.

Thousands of supporters showed up on Wednesday to see the President.  Many supporters showed up hours early to see Obama, even in the cold.  Despite being cramed in a room with thousands of others and standing for several hours they were beyond excited when the president made his appearance, and cheered for nearly everything he mentioned as important.  Obama has been famous for assembling some of the largest and most energetic crowds ever in politics, and this shows that he still has the support in Minnesota.