On Saturday the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Rolla, Mo had a large turnout despite the rain.  Supporters of Tommy Sowers, a Democrat running to unseat Jo Ann Emerson in the 8th  Congressional District, and Robin Carnahan, Missouri’s  Secretary of State running for Kit Bond’s US Senate seat, showed up from all over Missouri to demonstrate their support.

Robin Carnahan in St. Patrick's Parade - Rolla

Despite a persistent mist and a temperatures in the low 40s, the supporters and parade attendees cheered on Robin and Tommy.  The rain and cold couldn’t stop the support these two candidates were getting.

Tommy Sowers Shaking Hands with Supporters -St. Patrick's Parade in Rolla

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