by John McCormick
Igor Vovkovinskiy may be Sen. Barack Obama's biggest fan.
At 7-feet, 8-inches tall, Vovkovinskiy has long drawn attention in Rochester, Minn., where he has lived for almost two decades. As one of the world's tallest men, he now often wears a T-shirt that says, "World's Biggest OBAMA fan."
A volunteer for Obama's presidential campaign, Vovkovinskiy, 25, wants to shake the Illinois Democrat's hand.
Vovkovinskiy almost managed that two years ago at a political rally in Rochester, according to a new story in the Post-Bulletin newspaper.
"As Vovkovinskiy extended his hand, Obama walked right by him, never making eye contact," the newspaper reported.
Vovkovinskiy told the paper he suspects the senator was ignoring him.
"I'm still thinking he was ignoring me," Vovkovinskiy said. "I want him to come back here and shake my hand."
With polls showing Obama leading in Minnesota, that may or may not happen before November 4.
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Comments
Since he doesn't care much for the little people (irony intended), the Messiah is unlikely to ever bother shaking Igor's hand.
Posted by: MJ | September 13, 2008 4:28 PM
Since he doesn't care much for the little people (irony intended), the Messiah is unlikely to ever bother shaking Igor's hand.
Posted by: MJ | September 13, 2008 4:28 PM
YouHave avery good point-
Think he more interested in Rizo and Bill Ayers type-
Posted by: George | September 13, 2008 5:40 PM
BIGGEST MAN...small brain.
Paulo
Posted by: Paulo | September 13, 2008 8:13 PM
Relative lives near Obama and met him in the niehgborhood.
Said Obama had a weak handshake.
Posted by: Neil | September 13, 2008 9:41 PM
you a big fane a will vote for you.
Posted by: dasha massey | September 22, 2008 3:31 PM