PHOTOS: BARACK OBAMA departs Washington for tonight's debate in Oxford, Mississippi, via Memphis

[flpoljunkie]

Democratic presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama steps out of his car as he arrives at his plane on the tarmac of Washington Reagan National airport, September 26, 2008. Obama is flying to Mississippi for the first scheduled presidential debate against John McCain.
(Jason Reed/Reuters)


Democratic presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama boards his plane at Washington Reagan National airport September 26, 2008.
(Jason Reed/Reuters)


Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., speaks to the media on his plane on the tarmac at Ronald Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Va. Friday, Sept. 26, 2008.
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)


Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., steps off the plane in Memphis, Tenn., Friday, Sept. 26, 2008. Republican presidential candidate John McCain has agreed to attend the first presidential debate with Obama later Friday night though Congress hasn't yet reached have a bailout deal in the financial crisis.
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

[Hope And Change]

1. K & R!Thanks for posting!

[islandmkl]

2. looks like the plane ride relaxed him a little....Barack sure looks concerned in the DC pics....

thank whothehellever that we have the smart one....

[IndyOp]

3. The hopes of a nation and the world go with you. Peace. Be well. (n/t)

[The Backlash Cometh]

4. God, please protect him.

[ailsagirl]

11. Yes

:grouphug:

[Every Man A King]

5. Ugh we still just call it National Airport nt

[FatDave]

6. Compare to the "utter confusion" description of McCain's departure.

And consider what that means for the debate.

[GalleryGod]

7. Vaya Con Dios, Obama-One-Kenobie!

:patriot: :yourock: :patriot:

[politicasista]

8. He looks very presidential

Yes, Eternal Creator, please protect him and his family. :patriot:


:kick:

[ailsagirl]

10. Godspeed, Obama!!!

He has an innate dignity that commands trust and respect. (and awe)

:patriot: :loveya:

[politicasista]

13. Yes he does!

:patriot: :hi:

[Sannum]

9. That's MY President!

[K Gardner]

12. I'm SO proud of him I could just cry. Weep, I tell you !

[Solomon]

14. You all make me cry when you ask for God to protect him.

I thought I'd never see this in my lifetime.

[jules1962]

15. Godspeed Mr President!

While you travel the road from Memphis to Ole Miss. with dignity,grace,compassion,and selflessness..please remember that we are all rooting for you to do well tonight. You have made us proud that we have a candidate that is above the fray of dirty politics. May you debate McCain with respect,diplomacy,and thoughtfulness. And if he goes down the low road...then show his damn dumbass what you brung. Lay it all out. No holds barred. Okay. Sorry.Just had to get fired up there. Whew! Get the freakin' popcorn and pour me a diet dew. I am so ready for this. It's on!:hi: :yourock: :woohoo: :applause: :popcorn: :spray:

[my3boyz]

16. I hope he is able to get some rest before the debate. nt

[jules1962]

17. Just heard

that he was getting some exercise a little while ago. I remember that when Edwards would have a debate he would go running that afternoon. Clears the mind and relieves stress. Whatcha think McSame will do before the debate? Exlax.ensure, and a dirty martini?

[flpoljunkie]

18. Barack plays a game of basketball to clear his head before debates.

[Clio the Leo]

19. i'm looking for pics of........

....... his failed attempt at trying to disguise himself with a ball cap this afternoon on what I HOPE was a trip to play basketball ....... just saw a VERY short clip of it on CNN earlier and you could hear the crowds cheering for him.

Poor fella, as a world leader he's AWESOME but as far as pulling off a good disguise ...... not so much.

The Secret Service ear piece he was wearing was a dead giveaway. :)