Woohooo! Wooohooooo!

[jillan]

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5itBENNErYRQKT05EtyY6woQTQb1wD96A6V900

(this was posted by a DUer in gdp)

Obama to promote stimulus plan in Denver, Phoenix
17 minutes ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — After hitting three states in four days, President Barack Obama is going back on the road next week to convince Americans his economic stimulus plan will get the job done.
The president is planning stops in Denver and Phoenix next Wednesday and Thursday. That comes on top of a whirlwind of travel this week: Obama was scheduled to be in Peoria, Ill., Thursday afternoon after visiting Indiana, Florida and Virginia earlier.


Wild horses wouldn't keep me away!

Who's going to join me?

[azmouse]

1. If I'm feeling better I'd love to be there.

I can't promise anything but it would be wonderful to at least see him even if from a distance.

[jillan]

2. I hope you are better too - maybe if you go we can meet up?

I'll be with my daughter(s) - one is going to try to come up from Tucson...but I still would love to meet other Az DUers.

[Catshrink]

3. OMG!! OMG!! OMG!!

That is so cool! If it's during the day I doubt I can be there. Damn.

Wonder if Kyl and McSame will try to weasel a photo op in with him.

[jillan]

4. You will need to find a way to get the time off.

I want to give him crap for taking Janet :) but relate it to what has happened in our state with education.

[Catshrink]

5. No kidding.

Word is trickling out to our students about the AIMS scholarships and the kids are devastated. I've had several crying students today. I asked them how they could channel their disappointment and suggested to one student that she share her feelings with her Legislators and explain what this will mean to her.

[jillan]

6. What and where do you teach?

My daughter is going to U of A on a scholarship - but luckily it's from U of A.
I'm just worried with all the budget cuts if they will cut scholarships :(

I think that's a great idea to have your students contact the legislators. Get them active early, let them know that they do matter.

[drmeow]

7. Details

According to the Associated Press, President Obama will hold one public event in Mesa on Wednesday February 18th. The President will outline his plan to help struggling homeowners at Dobson High School.

An extremely limited number of tickets will be available for distribution tomorrow (Monday) at 10 a.m. at the main entrance of Dobson High School. Tickets are issued on a one ticket per person allotment. The exact number of tickets available was not announced.

On Wednesday, doors open to the ticketed public at 8:30 a.m. for the President's speech. President Obama will depart Phoenix following the speech.

[jillan]

8. I guess people camped out there all nite.

There were only 650 tickets available to the public.

I got there too late :(