Barack Obama is Coming to Oregon THIS FRIDAY!

[Tafiti]

From www.blueoregon.com:

The Oregonian is reporting that Barack Obama is headed to Oregon on Friday.

Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama appears headed for Oregon this week. Sources close to the campaign say he's planning to visit the state Friday, with a number of stops.
Mentioned were Portland, Eugene, Salem and Medford. It's unclear how much time he plans to spend at each place, or what sort of events he plans to hold. He typically holds at least one big all-comer rally when he campaigns.

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[stubtoe]

1. Thanks for the headsup! Rare we get a chance to see a Pres. candidate in person, campaigning.

Please post more info when ya get it - Thanks!

[Tafiti]

2. Here's more:

Word is, he will be speaking at McArthur Court at the U of O on Friday night, 8-ish. It seats about 9,000, but I assume there will be standing room as well. At any rate, I imagine it'll require standing in line for quite a while to get in.

[Tafiti]

3. Official info from his website:

STAND FOR CHANGE RALLY WITH BARACK OBAMA

McArthur Court
University of Oregon
1601 University St.
Eugene, OR 97403

Friday, March 21, 2008
Doors open: 7:00 p.m.
Program begins: 9:00 p.m.

The event is free and open to the public; however, space is limited and an RSVP is encouraged. Tickets are not required. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

[oldgrowth]

4. Portland tickets and more info !!!

Join Barack Obama at a Stand for Change Rally in Portland on Friday, March 21.
Stand for Change Rally with Barack Obama

Memorial Coliseum
500 North Winning Way
Portland, OR 97227

Friday, March 21, 2008
Doors open: 7:30 a.m.
Program begins: 9:30 a.m.

The event is free and open to the public; however, space is limited and a ticket is required. Parking is limited, please use public transportation. RSVP using the form to the right to receive a free ticket via email. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

For security reasons, do not bring bags and limit personal items. No signs or banners are permitted.

Tickets online here
http://my.barackobama.com/page/s/portland

pick up here

Obama for America Portland HQ
3016 Division Street
Portland, OR 97202

Wednesday, 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

[swag]

5. Got my ticket.

See y'all there.

[Uncle Sinister]

6. Couldn't get a ticket, dammit! maybe next time. But I watched...

the entire rally and speech. I think it's one of his 10 all-time best. Not a "home-run" speech, but with a lead-off double and a string of singles, you don't always need a home-run.

Richardson's endorsement: powerful, honest, intelligent, timely. Now...wither Edwards??? (John, now's the time, you know you'd love to be AG, go with your gut)

Obama's strongest statements yet regarding the constitution. Clinton and McClain are not anti-constitutionalists like Bush and his thugs, but Obama is magnitudes better than either. There is no more important task for the next president than restoring the bill of rights, and Obama gets that.

Maybe his most natural, thoughtful, and relaxed statements on race. He has "found his voice" on this issue.

Very wisely, he's not wasting time attacking either Clinton or McCain. Long run, sticking to the high-ground only helps him.

Richardson now has to be considered at the top of the short-list for potential Obama VP candidates.

My personal "Dream Team?"

President Obama
VP Richardson
AG Edwards
Sec State Clinton (or UN Ambassador)
Sec Def Clarke

[Trajan]

7. Obama was superb ....

I love that man ... He possesses a courage of his own convictions, and backbone enough to express them and stand for them ...

I support both candidates, but the man is on an incredible roll ....