The LA band Immaculati who have recorded a song called “Obama,” organized an “Obama Beach Walk” on Saturday, June 28. The event started at Santa Monica Pier and proceeded along the shoreline to encourage Obama awareness among beachgoers. Band member Noah Smith, right, led the chant.
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