Coloradans to get preference on tickets for Obama's speech at Invesco
By David Montero, Rocky Mountain News (Contact)
Published August 6, 2008 at 11:01 a.m.
Updated August 7, 2008 at 12:07 p.m.
Photo by Darin McGregor © The Rocky
Bridget Broomfield tries to peek in the window of the Barack Obama campaign office on Santa Fe Drive as she and more than a dozen other people wait outside to see about getting tickets to Obama's upcoming acceptance speech at Invesco Field. When the office opened at 11 a.m. Broomfield and the others were told that they had to apply for tickets online.
Photo by Matt McClain © The Rocky
Colorado Governor Bill Ritter, left to right, was joined by Democratic National Convention CEO Leah Daugherty and former Denver mayor Frederico Pena to announce the majority of the tickets for Barack Obama's acceptance speech at Invesco Field at Mile High will go to the people of Colorado.
Photo by Matt McClain © The Rocky
Colorado Governor Bill Ritter watches as Democratic National Convention CEO Leah Daugherty, right, talk about the majority of the tickets for Barack Obama's acceptance speech at Invesco Field at Mile High going to the people of Colorado.
Photo by Matt McClain © The Rocky
Gov. Bill Ritter is joined by former Denver Mayor Federico Pena, left, and the DNC host panel's Leah Daugherty to announce Invesco ticket information.
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The good news for Barack Obama supporters on Wednesday was the highly anticipated announcement of the plan for distributing free tickets to see his nomination speech at Invesco Field at Mile High during the Democratic National Convention.
The bad news was that party officials left many questions unanswered - including how early people should get to Invesco Field to clear security, what items could be brought into the stadium and details about how fraud or ticket scalping would be prevented.
First came the boosterism in the bowels of Invesco Field, where party officials announced the ticket distribution plan publicly for the first time.
Leading off was Democratic National Convention Committee Chief Executive Officer Leah Daughtry, who said more than half of the 75,000 tickets will go to Colorado residents.
Daughtry said nearly two- thirds of the seats will go to the Mountain West region and the Southwest, while the remaining seats will be available for the rest of the country.
But with approximately 20,000 people - delegates and party officials already credentialed for DNC events at the Pepsi Center - automatically getting into Invesco, the pool of tickets shrinks to about 55,000.
Party officials said the number of tickets available for Colorado residents is fluid because those not claimed by people in other states will be cycled back into the pool and automatically go to Coloradans.
Gov. Bill Ritter said Colorado and the region will get the lion's share of the tickets because of its battleground status this presidential cycle.
A recent poll showed Republican Sen. John McCain with a 2-point lead on Obama in Colorado. In Nevada, Obama is up by 2 points.
'Political sea change'
"The Rocky Mountain West has been, really, part of a political sea change over the last 10 years if you think about the governors of Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arizona - they are all Democrats," Ritter said.
"There is something that has happened here on the political landscape that we wanted to share with the rest of the country."
The decision for Obama to deliver his speech at Invesco instead of the Pepsi Center was made nearly a month ago, but Wednesday's announcement leaves only about three weeks for people who apply for tickets to decide if they can make the trip.
The deadline for filling out the ticket application form is Tuesday, and people might not know until Aug. 15 if they got one.
Once people get a ticket, they still have to go through other steps to show they are serious about attending.
"They're going to have a conversation with people about their travel plans - how are you planning to get here, where are you planning to stay, that you are actually going to be able to use the ticket you've reserved," Daughtry said.
"Once we're satisfied you actually can get here and have some plans to stay, then they will make the decision to get you your ticket and then go to the office to get your credential."
People will pick up their tickets at Obama's Campaign for Change offices, of which there are now nine in Colorado.
Officials are confident there is strong demand for tickets. Pat Waak, chairwoman of the Colorado Democratic Party, said she has a list of 10,000 people wanting tickets. Natalie Wyeth at the DNCC said they have a list of more than 20,000.
Andrea Lomax, of Los Angeles, planned to sign up for tickets as soon as possible today. Lomax will be in Denver during the DNC to volunteer with the homeless, and said she didn't want to miss the historic event - even if she has to sit in Invesco for a few hours before the speech.
"Nothing would deter me," Lomax said. "I don't mind waiting. I'll take one of (Obama's) books. The second one, since I've read the first one already."
Photo ID needed
Daughtry said the tickets would also be available to all types of people - Democrats, Republicans and those without a party affiliation.
Count Colorado Republican Party Chair Dick Wadhams skeptical.
"Null and void on those chances," he said. "Because the Obama campaign has made it clear you have to take some kind of loyalty oath and pledge your life and sacred honor to the campaign."
The details of how the resale of tickets - or "community credentials" as the DNCC calls them - will be prevented was also murky.
Party officials said a photo identification would be needed to pick up the ticket and that it could be activated online.
But what remained unanswered was how to prove the person walking through the gates at Invesco was the same person who activated the ticket in the first place.
Daughtry, who is a Pentecostal minister, tried to appeal to people's sense of right and wrong.
"We're going to have to do a little bit of trust here and hope that people won't distribute them," Daughtry said.
The news conference lasted for a little more than 19 minutes, with only about eight minutes devoted to DNCC officials answering logistical questions.
But with hands still raised and questions unanswered, DNCC spokeswoman Jenni Engebretsen cut the news conference short and helped hustle Ritter, Daughtry and Obama National Co- Chair Federico Pena away.
What we know about Obama's speech at Invesco Field at Mile High Stadium
* How many people do convention officials hope to have in Invesco Field at Mile High for Sen. Barack Obama's acceptance speech on Aug. 28?
More than 75,000.
* How can Coloradans can request credentials?
Apply at http://co.barackobama.com/invesco or by calling (888) 468-7404. The deadline for applying is 9 p.m. Aug. 12, although if the number of requests far exceeds the number of credentials the campaign will stop taking applications before that.
* What happens then?
Beginning Monday, Obama campaign staffers will contact people who have been selected to receive credentials and verify that they have a way to get to Denver and a place to stay. Those who are granted credentials will then be given a place to pick them up. When that is done, those granted tickets will have to go to an Obama campaign office and present a valid photo identification. They will then be given instructions on how to "activate" barcodes on them, a step that can be accomplished on the Internet, in person, or by phone. On Aug. 20, credentials that have not been activated will be redistributed to people on the waiting list.
* Can Republicans or Independents go?
Yes. There will not be background checks done on people who apply for credentials.
* How will officials stop people from selling tickets on the Internet?
Convention planners will cancel any ticket sold on the black market and are working on a system to ensure that those who are issued the credentials are the ones who come to the stadium on Aug. 28.
* Where can I get more information?
http://www.demconvention.com/ invesco/
http://co.barackobama.com/invesco
What we don't know:
* How will people get to the stadium?
The city and the Regional Transportation District have not finished the mobility plan that will be used to guide people to the stadium on Aug. 28.
* What will the credentials look like?
We don't know. Convention officials would not make mock ups available Wednesday.
* How many tickets will be available to the general public?
Although more than 75,000 people will be allowed into Invesco Field, it's not clear how many of the "community credentials" will be distributed. Here's why: Roughly 20,000 people are already credentialed for the first three days of the convention at the Pepsi Center, and all of them will also be able to get into Invesco Field. Then an unspecified number of credentials will be given to the Obama campaign to distribute. And finally, the exact number of seats remains in flux because the stadium's design is still be finalized.
* How many will go to Colorado residents?
Convention planners committed Wednesday to making sure that half the tickets to Obama's speech will go to Coloradans. And roughly two-thirds of them will go to people from the Rocky Mountain West and the Southwest.
* When will the stadium open on Aug. 28?
That is not clear.
* Will people have to be in the stadium by a particular time on Aug. 28?
That is not clear.
* Can people who go on Aug. 28 bring anything into the stadium, such as food and water, or umbrellas or cameras?
That is not clear.
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August 6, 2008
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temurlan writes:
"Community Credentials"??? What a joke.
August 6, 2008
11:17 a.m.
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KING writes:
I am not going, but i enjoy selling the tickets to weak minded fools who actually believe that the bama' will actually make a good leader. Then I will take the proceeds of the sale and give them as a donation to the Libertarians.
August 6, 2008
11:28 a.m.
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MissManners writes:
Ya'll are so jealous! I truly feel sorry for you, a little bit.
August 6, 2008
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Buckwheat writes:
I am still waiting for my free movie and theather tickets...
August 6, 2008
12:27 p.m.
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me2 writes:
Paris Hilton may be part ditz, but boy she nailed him on this ad using her. I would not want to cross someone with such a wicked sense of humor.
August 6, 2008
12:30 p.m.
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sweetie writes:
Obama is the biggiest flip flopper that ever was,that's why he wont debate McCain.When you don't stand for something,it's hard to debate it.That's also why he can't talk without a teleprompter.
Obama without a teleprompter: "AH, DAH, DE, DA, UP, UM, BA, TA, LA, DAP, DI, DE, DO, CAH, UP, OP, BAH, FOLLOWED BY WORDS OF AUDACIOUS ARROGANCE!
August 6, 2008
12:38 p.m.
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Buckwheat writes:
There is a hell of alot more offensive film on Paris than the McCain add. And this is the one her mom gets upset over??? What a boney az loser.. I think she was much more convincing in her debut movie.
August 6, 2008
12:50 p.m.
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hlucki writes:
I thought they were giving out information on how I can get my free movie tickets....
August 6, 2008
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lencho_elias writes:
OBAMA 08!!!!!!!!!!!!
August 6, 2008
1:14 p.m.
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DenverDan writes:
Experience is a wonderful thing. It enables you to recognize a mistake when you make it again. Dont vote for Bush3!
I approve this message McCain
August 6, 2008
1:22 p.m.
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coarizona writes:
The tickets were picked up by the homeless. It was a test run for communication for free movie/zoo days during the DNC.
August 6, 2008
1:45 p.m.
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Elwood writes:
I wonder if they have quotas for each race, sex, hairstyle, etc.
August 6, 2008
1:45 p.m.
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LingLingfor_prez writes:
Community credentials? Gotta go to my Broncos/Rockies game and get my 'community credentials' at the will call window. This is the year of 'none of the above.'
August 6, 2008
3:14 p.m.
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rickg19611 writes:
"Speaking of the DNC- Does anyone know of a listing of DNC events that is out there?"
Yes. There is a meeting on Wednesday for the "Honest Democrats for Obama" group. It will be held at 24th and Broadway. The meeting is NOT open to the public, just those who are "Honest Democrats". Look for the bright yellow port-potty with the Obama sticker on the side. Meeting to begin inside the porta-potty promptly at 2pm. They expect plenty of extra room, so bring a friend to keep you company in the meeting.
August 6, 2008
3:29 p.m.
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HOPEless writes:
http://cgi.ebay.com/2-Democratic-Conv...
Get your credentials now!!
August 6, 2008
3:35 p.m.
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redpoppie writes:
GOOD THING THEY ARE NOT REQUIRING BACKGROUND CHECKS........
"Obama is the biggiest flip flopper that ever was,that's why he wont debate McCain.When you don't stand for something,it's hard to debate it.That's also why he can't talk without a teleprompter."
Obama without a teleprompter: "AH, DAH, DE, DA, UP, UM, BA, TA, LA, DAP, DI, DE, DO, CAH, UP, OP, BAH, FOLLOWED BY WORDS OF AUDACIOUS ARROGANCE!
August 6, 2008
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EastVail writes:
1/2 + 2/3 = 1 per Jenny Backus?
August 6, 2008
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redpoppie writes:
..........DARK TIMES FOR US..........................
August 6, 2008
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mrtaco writes:
KathyLee writes:
And you thought scalpers' tickets to the World Series were expensive....
YET ANOTHER fleecing of the people poised to begin....
How is giving away tickets - a non-monetary transaction - a "fleecing?" the convention is mostly funded by independent parties, so you can't really be talking about the convention being a fleecing. are you just, hmm, wrong again?
August 6, 2008
4 p.m.
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jtriska writes:
I can't believe the amount of people on here Bama bashing. The retardicans have had the reins for the last 8 years and this country is on it's knees. It is so cute that you are pulling for the underdog. Good luck. The dawn is rising to shed some light on this last 8 years of darkness.
August 6, 2008
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LazyR writes:
What bands are playing the "warm up"?
August 6, 2008
4:06 p.m.
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BO writes:
Buckwheat-
There is worse footage of Hilton, but her parents didn't donate $4600 to the people that made those, like they did to McCain.
August 6, 2008
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August 6, 2008
4:42 p.m.
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Reason writes:
Uh, give me my mic back, we don't, um, care about the problems of the African, ah, American community 'round here, okay. Why don't you, uh, put down the sign and have a, um, cup of Kool-aid, let me tell you about change you can, ah, believe in(for middle class whites).
Obama '08
August 6, 2008
4:42 p.m.
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rickg19611 writes:
"How is giving away tickets - a non-monetary transaction - a "fleecing?" the convention is mostly funded by independent parties"
Obama's change to Invesco Field required the Secret Service to request an additional $9.7 million dollars for the extra security. Every cent of that comes from taxpayers.... not "independent" parties.
Instead needy Americans could have been helped with that $9.7 million dollars..... instead of wasting it on an empty suit that prefers puffing up his weak image, rather than actually doing anything that helps people.
August 6, 2008
5:03 p.m.
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adam1mc writes:
Instead of wasting your time listening to Obama and trying to fight through the crowds, you should head to St. Paul for the "Rally for the Republic" Everyone should be able to get tickets to hear the great Dr. Paul speak and the Republican rally should be much more fun.
Forget Obama and his change - Join the Revolution
campaignforliberty[dot]com
August 6, 2008
5:05 p.m.
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HSTOWEL writes:
The Prophet is coming! The Prophet is coming!
Nobama ever!
August 6, 2008
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August 6, 2008
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navymom writes:
rickg19611, too funny. I never would have thought to compare Obama to Milli Vanilli, et al.
August 6, 2008
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LoneTreeLady75 writes:
Froward,
LOL at the "29 Guesses" video.
-Give Libertarian a chance, vote Barr in 08'
August 6, 2008
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tpiland writes:
HOPE FOR CHANGE '08!
August 6, 2008
9:49 p.m.
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Mike846 writes:
Uh...excuse me. Did anyone else see Hillary's video, where she says it just might be a good thing for her delegates to go ahead and vote for her, you know, in the interests of "inclusion" in the process? I'm telling you, The Wicked Witch is NOT dead. All you Obama groupies better bring your barf bags to Invesco if Hillary pulls an end run. Obama hasn't gotten much "bounce" from his European trip, and for all practical purposes, he's in a dead heat with McCain with 90 days to go. All that's needed is one more gaff or further erosion in polls, which we all know are meaningless this early, and the Democrat Party elders will start to question his "viability" as the best candidate to defeat McCain. I'm telling you, Lady Macbeth is waiting in the wings, and has her knife is glistening in the gloaming. Mike
August 7, 2008
12:07 a.m.
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RM75 writes:
Mike846-- Who is waiting in the wings if McCain makes another gaffe? He's made so many already that I keep reminding everyone that he is only the presumptive nominee.
August 7, 2008
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jmfslots writes:
Obama is staging his own Academy Awards. This is ridiculous and not worthy of participation. I received an e-mail from Obamas campaign telling me how whoever McCain chooses as a running mate it will be another Cheney. I was fed up and ask to unsubscribe. I said because I was fed up with the Democrats, Do not like or Trust Obama and would support McCain. Then I get a pop-up saying that for my protection I would need to confirm my unsubscription and enter a private 4 digit number that would be sent to me. The number has not yet arrived after 8 hours. Obama is a joke. I also see today where he was denied his idea to have a commercial criticizing Republicans on the pump when you get gas. Obama should get gassed.
August 7, 2008
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dilligaf writes:
jmfslots
Take a deep breath and relax. I think you will make it through all of this. If you can't manage there is a lot of therapist's out there that will guide you through this tough tough time in your life.
August 7, 2008
6:49 a.m.
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danirobi writes:
My ears hurt everytime Obama opens his mouth. Wow, he's a great speaker when he has someone else write one for him, but on camera, man this guy just talks and talks and talks.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Iym-8...
August 7, 2008
7:11 a.m.
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bluecollarbytes writes:
What no word on how many tickets get assigned to the "homeless"? To insure fair distribution, out-of-state homeless-here to attend the homeless movie screenings and assorted homeless parties, should also get their cut along with bona fide Coloradan homeless.
August 7, 2008
7:17 a.m.
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danirobi writes:
I'm also laughing at the fact that the DNC scheduled an outdoor convention in August. Anyone who is from Colorado knows that August is monsoon season...hope it doesn't rain, oh wait...
August 7, 2008
7:40 a.m.
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peter303 writes:
To be frank, tickects for the Aug 22 Open House was a sham and I expect Invesco to repeat the process. The Aug 22 Open House was announced as "first-come_first_serve" and all the people I now that applied the first hour of announcement didnt get any. Probably only went to "friends of Barak".
August 7, 2008
8:20 a.m.
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Mayor_Quimby writes:
I have requested several tickets which i plan to sell on Ebay to the highest bidder.
August 7, 2008
8:30 a.m.
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danirobi writes:
Froward- Obama never answered the questions that Jon Ralston was asking him. All he did was talk talk talk, no answer. You know he gives great speeches yet you can't interview the man with him fumbling his words. I know you're now going to say will GWB can't talk either...blah blah.
Yeah, I'm going to go check my tire pressure right now because Obama, Our Lord ans Savior told me too.
August 7, 2008
8:33 a.m.
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Mayor_Quimby writes:
How will they know? Will our names be on the tickets? If so, then i'll just throw them away since they will be worthless. Otherwise, bring on the cash!!!!
August 7, 2008
8:38 a.m.
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glowrock writes:
I hope Ebay not only withdraws your tickets for sale, but reports you to the authorities for fraudulent actions, Governor.
August 7, 2008
8:39 a.m.
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buffsblg writes:
nice to know that your word and promise mean nothing governor. Pretty typical of far too much of the current republican thought.
August 7, 2008
9:46 a.m.
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rickg19611 writes:
"A little research would have done you good. yes names will be on the tickets. "
ROLFMAO! Once again, the low IQ crowd was unable to read the article that they are posting about.....
Quotes from the article....
"The details of how the resale of tickets - or "community credentials" as the DNCC calls them - will be prevented was also murky.
Party officials said a photo identification would be needed to pick up the ticket and that it could be activated online.
But what remained unanswered was how to prove the person walking through the gates at Invesco was the same person who activated the ticket in the first place.
"We're going to have to do a little bit of trust here and hope that people won't distribute them," Daughtry said."
There is NO name on the ticket!!!!! A little research (aka reading) would have done Froward good!
August 7, 2008
10:07 a.m.
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raoul writes:
I hear they're assigning seats based on skin color. wonder why? this would explain why they require picture I.D. before acquiring tickets.
August 7, 2008
10:09 a.m.
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jay writes:
duncan are you pro-abortion?
why in the world would you fight to increase abortions by limiting access to contraceptives if you're not pro-abortion?
can you give us a link to obama's policy stances concerning "gun-grabbing"?
"You democrats are no different that those Republicans and you know it."
really? over the last 8 years we've seen the republicans catering legislation and inititiaves specifically for the timber, energy, insurance, finance, pharm, healthcare and defense industries.
can you provide us with similar actions under clinton?
August 7, 2008
10:18 a.m.
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DenverDan writes:
McCain hates white people and children!
August 7, 2008
10:25 a.m.
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RustyWon writes:
I love the photo.
Even Ritter is getting a kick out of that woman's look.
Talk about scary.
Obama - McCain.
I'm not sure it really matters anymore.
It's more about who surrounds them.
Bush has been manipulated from the get-go.
But we are Americans. We are the best country in the world.
We'll be alright.
August 7, 2008
10:26 a.m.
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jay writes:
and puppies
August 7, 2008
10:47 a.m.
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Mayor_Quimby writes:
I hope Ebay not only withdraws your tickets for sale, but reports you to the authorities for fraudulent actions, Governor..
Haaaa!! You're just upset that I'll make some bucks while you stnad on the food line!
Obama wont win! McCain all the way!!
August 7, 2008
10:53 a.m.
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bph writes:
I can't believe that it is this so close with the full blown support of all the media for Obama
August 7, 2008
11:14 a.m.
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GeeTee writes:
McCain would be better off never even mentioning Obama in his campaign ads. He should run on his record of public service and history of compromise to do what is right for the American public regardless of party affiliation.
August 7, 2008
11:17 a.m.
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GeeTee writes:
If Obama isn't "playing the race card" then why is it so important for him to deliver his acceptance speech outdoors on the anniversary of the MLK "Dream" speech? There are subtle ways of bringing race into the campaign and he is doing it.
August 7, 2008
11:20 a.m.
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glowrock writes:
No Governor, this has nothing to do with me. It has to do with the fact that you're committing fraud by selling free tickets that are in your name to someone on Ebay...
Or at least trying to sell free tickets, let's put it that way...
August 7, 2008
11:29 a.m.
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malis writes:
Y'all notice how, on any article about the Dem Presidential nominee, the majority of comments (and certainly the most emotional) come from the far fringe of the right wing...people who would never ever even consider the possibility of perhaps voting for a Dem?
It would seem those folks might more profitably spend time trying to come up with a reason to vote for McCain despite their distaste for his historical positions on immigration, campaign finance, the religious right, cooperation with the Liberal Enemy, environmentalism and global warming, and taxes equal to spending (of course he's trying to repudiate those, especially the last, but we all understand).
My major national domestic issues are Fiscal Responsibility, Civil Liberties, Free Trade, and Healthcare. Positions on free trade and civil liberties push me to McCain (though I’m disappointed by his reaction to the Supreme Court’s Habeas ruling last month, as I am by Obama's on the FISA ruling), but that's offset by his continuing lack of realism on Iraq, willful ignorance on healthcare issues; and on independent analyses of each candidate's fiscal plans showing McCain's promotes, by far, the largest amount of deficit spending
I was glad the Rs managed to nominate their only candidate who stood a chance—I appreciated the option. I would note the only chance McCain still has is to convince me (and therefore the majority of Independents like me) to vote for him, while still keeping a good percentage of the frothing-at-the-mouth-anti-gummint folks posting here. I think that’s becoming ever less likely—I’ve been willing to let McCain convince me and I’m very disappointed that he hasn’t even tried. His campaign’s switch to a complete attack-only mode (and especially, the lack of substance in those attacks) has pretty much left Obama as the only remaining alternative.
By the way, I don't put a lot of stock in the 'experience' argument—I'm not sure there's any especially applicable experience for President (that's my take on the "look where 'experience' got the Bush administration" argument). The thing about both Obama and Clinton was their unique worldviews—they both took an unprecedented path to the nomination and could not have helped being very different from any President of the last several decades. I think something very different is necessary (and that’s my take on the ‘Change’ argument).
Although his positions are certainly more liberal than mine, I'm making a judgment that Obama has a rational pragmatism (the ability to change his mind based on new information) that would allow him to consider other points of view, and an innate intelligence and moral core that would guide sound decisions. My advice to all, is please make your choice based on *your own* understanding of the ability, intelligence, knowledge, views, positions, judgment, and moral strength of your favored candidate; not on someone else's distortions of that candidate.
August 7, 2008
11:30 a.m.
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DenverDan writes:
GeeTee
The people on the right think it is better to talk crap on Obama rather than talk up McCain. Just like Bush did. I dont understand why. I think it is because they dont like McCain much. Do you know Obama middel name (yes) Do you know McCain Middel Name (NO) Where was Obama brought up (Kansas) Where was McCain brought up? I dont know too. Why is it people on the right know more about Obama than the old man? Hate.....
August 7, 2008
11:38 a.m.
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jay writes:
i agree wholeheartedly, gee tee.
mccain should stop attacking obama and run on his policy stances and The Track Record.
the problem is that if he does that, he has to acknowledge that his policies represent a third bush term...which is enormously unpopular with the vast majority of americans.
he either attacks obama and runs from the republican track record and his platform or he faces certain defeat.
i'm not surprised at the tact he and his handlers have chosen. in order to stay competitive, they really didn't have a choice.
wouldn't it be nice to dream that the last 8 years had been wildly successful and mccain could do nothing but hand out buttons saying "Vote for McSame" and win the election in a landslide?
but then again we're back to The Simple Equation.
do a good job and you get to be reelected.
do a poor job and you receive nov06-style beatings.
i wonder what the performance review is going to say this election cycle...
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August 7, 2008
12:27 p.m.
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familyortiz writes:
I understand the bitterness of you right wing extremists, you're already whooped! It also could be that many of your fellow republicans will be voting for Obama...
August 7, 2008
12:32 p.m.
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rickg19611 writes:
Sell the tickets on EBay? Why take advantage of the dinwitted kids that are the only people willing to buy them?
One clueless twit claimed the tickets will have your name printed on them. ROFLMAO at that one! What next? Trying to scare people off by claiming they'll have your picture, personal information, and your home address on it?
The best thing to do is get the tickets. Get as many as you can. Activate them. And then put them where they belong. In the toilet. Watch the fiasco on TV and see all the empty seats, with Obama minions trying to put as many cardboard cutouts into the empty seats as possible.... so that it looks like real people showed up. Not just people that are slower than average.
And it will help taxpayers too. It is a service to the country if ZERO people show up. Less cost for security. Less hassles and congestion for the citizens of Denver. Everyone benefits when a fatcat politician isn't able to waste taxpayer money.
August 7, 2008
12:54 p.m.
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Reason writes:
"these guys lose more elections than the other two parties combined."
You're not very good at math are you? Probably a product of our public education system.
August 7, 2008
1:28 p.m.
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glowrock writes:
I notice that the Obama tickets on Ebay have been removed by Ebay staff... I have newfound respect for Ebay, given that they seem to be taking a stand against fraud!
August 7, 2008
1:58 p.m.
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jay writes:
"Nope, I'm pro liberty and freedom of choice"
outstanding to hear that you're pro-choice, duncan.
carry on.
"Abortion, like so many other issues, should not be the governments business"
federal funding for contraceptives isn't federal funding for abortions....which i thought was against policy.
is that not the case, duncan?
i take it that you can't provide ONE policy stance from obama concerning "gun grabbing".
can we scratch that up to a myth?
"And gee so have you democrats...sam walton....blah blah blah.
i am looking for examples of mirrored policies that are blatantly pro-industry...not your opinions and conspiracy theories, duncan.
August 7, 2008
2:15 p.m.
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DemsAreDumb writes:
Why is it fraud? Once the tickets hit my hands, they are mine to do what i please with them. There is no way for them to tract whether i give them to someone else, at least now. If there is, then i'll put the tickets where they belong, in the toilet. Dumbocrats always have to prevent capitalism- they are such fascists.
Who wants to hear this racist moron try and be JFK and MLK at the same time. but we'll see who is that dumb and pays me for it. Only dumbocrats are that dumb anyways!
Lastly, ebay is only one way, there's always craigslist.