Following a frenzied weekend of rallies for two of the 2008 Democratic Presidential contenders, the third of the front runners, Barack Obama. slid quietly into the Vineyard early this week for aclosed-door high-ticket fundraiser and no fanfare.
With whispers that a hundred more were waiting outside, they filled the hall, charged with the anticipation of hearing the charismatic new voice of the Democratic Party, United States Senatorial candidate from Illinois, Barack Obama, and listening as a panel of luminaries offered their views on Brown vs. Board of Education: Mission Accomplished?
Public statements about world events, a bike ride and golf were on the agenda during the first week of President Obama's vacation on the Island.
President Barack Obama, the First Lady, and their daughters spent a 15-day summer vacation on the Vineyard.
There are ample signs around the Island that President Obama is here, even if you don't actually see him.