Obama Leaves Campaign Stage on a Happy Note

7:53 p.m. Aa-a-a-and, Obama has left the building. Press pool running to write their stories, with more from us to come.

7:42 p.m. Talking about energy: "Let's eliminate the billions of dollars in subsidies to oil companies. Let invest in the energy sources of tomorrow, not yesterday's sources. I'm going to need your help." Then on Healthcare - "There's people who want to get rid of our healthcare bill. I won't reduce our deficit by eliminating the things that made us great. 

7:30 p.m. Obama talking about economy, student loans, new energy sources. Woman in crowd calls out, "We need leadership." No response from Obama.

7:23 p.m. President Obama addresses the crowd, "It's been 5.5 years. I'm glad you're in. I hope you're all in. Ages, things have changed. I'm grayer. 

7:18 p.m. The press corps and Obama have officially entered the room. 

7:17 p.m. Jason Mraz and Toby Romero just talked to the VIP guests. 

7:10 p.m. Patch reporter Bellantoni in line for official photo. Obama hasn't hit the stage. 

7:09 p.m. Tunes from the Black Eyed Peas are keeping the crowd entertained.

7:03 p.m. Jamie Foxx is amping up the crowd, singing "Signed, Sealed, Delivered." Second time around. Correction: The song was playing in the background, not sung live by Foxx. 

6:59 Song has changed to "Don't Stop Believing." Subtle hint? 

6:51 Crew is setting up Obama's teleprompter now to the tune of "Celebrate Good Times, Come On." 

6:29 p.m. According to the press pool report, President Barack Obama is on the Sony Studio grounds.