Barack in Phoenix Tommorrow: Don't Miss it!!

Absolute Zero · January 29th, 2008, 07:35 AM

Stand for Change Rally with Barack Obama in Phoenix

This Wednesday, January 30th, Barack Obama will be in Phoenix for a special event at Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum at the Arizona State Fair Grounds.
Here are the details:

Stand for Change Rally with Barack Obama
with special guests Gov. Janet Napolitano and Caroline Kennedy

Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum at the Arizona State Fair Grounds
1826 W. McDowell Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Doors open: 3:30 p.m.

For security reasons, do not brings bags. No signs or banners permitted.Tickets are not required; however an RSVP is strongly encouraged.
Further details to be announced as they become available.

RSVP here:

http://my.barackobama.com/page/s/pho...omepage_events

Absolute Zero · January 29th, 2008, 07:39 AM

Ok folks, its time to start calling in sick for tommorrow. Do whatever you have to do to get there.

Even if you are a Republican or don't plan on voting for him, you won't want to miss this moment in history coming to Phoenix.

dreamcastrocks · January 29th, 2008, 07:52 AM

I'd like to go, won't want to drag the kids to this though.

AZZenny · January 29th, 2008, 08:09 AM

If you find out more about his actual arrival schedule, let us know? I have a couple friends who want to go but can't get there until more like 4:30 and want to know if it's worth the hassle to get there that late.

I will be there.

Pariah · January 29th, 2008, 08:28 AM

Meeting/seeing people like Obama -- no matter your political inclinations -- is an experience that shouldn't be missed.

When I say "like Obama," I mean even those like GW Bush. My inlaws (as liberal and politcally active as most people get) met him and said he was an incredible presence. So much different in person than on TV.

I think even the bumblers are charismatic in person. I imagine someone known for his charisma must seem a virtual diety in person.

D-Dogg · January 29th, 2008, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Pariah

Meeting/seeing people like Obama -- no matter your political inclinations -- is an experience that shouldn't be missed.

When I say "like Obama," I mean even those like GW Bush. My inlaws (as liberal and politcally active as most people get) met him and said he was an incredible presence. So much different in person than on TV.

I think even the bumblers are charismatic in person. I imagine someone known for his charisma must seem a virtual diety in person.

My father in law dislikes Dubya's policies and presidency greatly, but he works high up in the forest service in DC, and has met him on a few occasions...he said Dubya is incredibly charismatic and when he talks to you, you are the center of his attention. He said you can't come away not liking the man.

Rivercard · January 29th, 2008, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Donald

My father in law dislikes Dubya's policies and presidency greatly, but he works high up in the forest service in DC, and has met him on a few occasions...he said Dubya is incredibly charismatic and when he talks to you, you are the center of his attention. He said you can't come away not liking the man.

Power is very intoxicating to be around. Especially when that person is nice to you. Smiling, looking in the eye, shaking hands and kissing babies is a tried and true winning formula.

Chris_Sanders · January 29th, 2008, 11:16 AM

I am going

D-Dogg · January 29th, 2008, 01:15 PM

I am going to try to go. I rsvp'd.

Heucrazy · January 29th, 2008, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Donald

I am going to try to go. I rsvp'd.

Have fun with the emails.

D-Dogg · January 29th, 2008, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Heucrazy

Have fun with the emails.

Meh, I get plenty of emails I ignore already.

No big whoop.

Linderbee · January 29th, 2008, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by dreamcastrocks

I'd like to go, won't want to drag the kids to this though.

We're hooked up (having a 15 year old has its perks). DCR & I will be there.

Dback Jon · January 29th, 2008, 05:52 PM

I was going to go, but they don't allow signs.

D-Dogg · January 29th, 2008, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Dback Jon

I was going to go, but they don't allow signs.

So wear a shirt, if you feel you must protest.

Absolute Zero · January 29th, 2008, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by AZZenny

If you find out more about his actual arrival schedule, let us know? I have a couple friends who want to go but can't get there until more like 4:30 and want to know if it's worth the hassle to get there that late.

I will be there.

I have been to 2 of these already, and my guess is that the doors will open about an hour ahead of time. Not sure what capacity is for the "Madhouse on McDowell", but barring a "sellout", your friends should still get in, but perhaps not the best seats unless you save some for them.