Thousands are gathering at the Prince William Fairgrounds in Manassas for presidential candidate Barack Obama's final rally.
The event is set to begin at 9 p.m. Obama learned this morning that his grandmother, who he credited with shaping the man he became, had died. But campaign officials said he planned to continue his appearance. Organizers expect nearly 40,000 people to attend.
The presidential nominee is expected to talk about the economy, health care and providing tax relief for Virginia residents, campaign spokesman Bobby Whithorne said.
This is Obama’s 11th trip to the commonwealth since the end of the primary season in May.
The Illinois senator spoke to about 7,000 who packed the Nissan Pavilion in Bristow on June 5, after he became the Democratic presidential nominee.
There, he was joined by Virginia Gov. Timothy M. Kaine and Sen. James Webb as he thanked his principal rival for the Democratic nomination, Sen. Hillary Clinton, for making him a better campaigner.
Staff writer Uriah Kiser can be reached at 703-878-8065.
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