Hill thanks campaign voters

A small crowd centered around Baron Hill as he carried his tiny blond granddaughter across Third Street, who was in pink sweats and waving a blue sucker in the air.

Hill (D-9) visited the Monroe County Democratic Headquarters for the last time before Election Day with his family on Monday.

The small main room of the headquarters was packed with volunteers and supporters. Hill had to push through the crowd to make his way to the center of the room.

“You guys are the reason we’re going to be celebrating tomorrow night,” Hill said to those gathered.

They answered with loud applause, cheers and well wishes for Election Day.
He thanked and congratulated the volunteers of the headquarters for their hard work and perseverance for the past few months.

Hill said President Barack Obama called him while he ate lunch at Nick’s English Hut before heading to the Democratic headquarters.

“I am very touched by what you’ve been doing for me,” Hill said.

He said 30,000 people have voted in District 9 so far.

“I’m 10 points up,” he announced, eliciting more cheering. “In Monroe County, I’m 30 points up.”

But he reminded everyone that 170,000 more are planning to vote Tuesday.

“The Republicans are already gloating,” Hill said.

He said many predict the Republicans will pick up at least 55 seats in the House, but he said he is optimistic about the other races.

“Let’s keep on working,” Hill said.