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-"I've no doubt he's a man of great vision, determined to achieve his goals and he hasn't shirked the hard yards, not at all.”-

"Mike, can you tell us what's happening down there? From all reports we understand that at one stage the situation was almost out of hand." Immediately the vision switching from the studio newsroom to a lone reporter, standing microphone in hand, surrounded by a massive crowd, a veritable sea of people.

"Well Wendy, I can tell you that out of necessity the gates opened earlier than originally scheduled. These long queues you can see behind me began forming early this afternoon and it truly has caught the event organizers right off guard. No one seems to have anticipated this magnitude of response. It's amazing to stand here and be an eyewitness to all that's happening."

"Tell us Mike, have you had a chance to speak with the organizers?"

"Yes Wendy I have, they expressed deep concerns. The decision to open the gates early has allowed people to enter the stadium in an orderly manner thereby avoiding potential control issues."

"Just how does it feel down there? Can you describe to us the mood of the people?"

"As I said earlier, it's an amazing spectacle. As the stadium fills the atmosphere can only be described as electric. The expectations are tense and filled with excitement. I've got to say that by the stretch of anyone's imagination this is not going to be an ordinary event. For those people that have endured the wait there is now the opportunity to take part in this special occasion. I have no doubt we are witnessing history in the making. This, in my view, promises to be exceptional.”

For just a few moments the vision continued in silence, words unnecessary. The camera remaining firmly focused on the people arriving in their droves. A coming together from every section of the community. All were congregating to hear just one man. This man who promised much, instilling in them a hope for the future.

"Thank you Mike, after this short break we'll return with further commentary from Laurie who is at present with us in the studio and is of course our own political analyst." The news broadcast switched to a commercial break without any further comment.

"Well Laurie what do you make of all this?" Wendy asked as the vision switched back to the newsroom.

"Thank you Wendy. To sum it up, there is a general feeling that for many years the people have been ruled by the politics of the wealthy, the powerful, the corrupt and the uncaring. This man has managed to instill a positive belief in the future and people want to catch a glimpse of him. All are seemingly anxious to hear him speak. In all my time as a political commentator I've not seen anything like it. You can see the arena is filled to capacity and still they're coming, many are standing in the aisles or hopelessly waiting around the outer boundaries. As Laurie was speaking the vision switched to the centre of the stadium, showing the immense stage, lit up brightly, emblazoned with logos and slogans. Huge multiple screens, all displaying his image along with other footage taken during the long campaign months. "I've no doubt he's a man of great vision, determined to achieve his goals and he hasn't shirked the hard yards, not at all. I can see he is a person of real substance, someone who has earned the right to be admired and trusted. The people have for so long wanted to believe and it seems there's a feeling they have finally found that man."

"Thank you Laurie. We will of course be showing an uninterrupted direct to air telecast of this evening’s event and it's something that viewers shouldn't miss. Right now though, we'll cross for the all-important details of tonight's weather forecast."