Obama ticket hopefuls told that volunteer gig is involved
By Kevin Vaughan, Rocky Mountain News (Contact)
Published August 13, 2008 at 12:05 a.m.
Some of those hoping to wrangle a seat for Barack Obama's speech were told this week they have to put in six hours of volunteer work for his campaign by Friday to have a shot at a ticket.
And that ruffled at least a few feathers.
"My whole reason why I'm so mad about it is because Democrats need to act like Democrats," said Heather Kreider, a working mother from Centennial.
"Democrats work for a living, and they have to work and take care of their families. And they say these are open to those in the community, so they shouldn't ask people to drop everything in their lives for this," Kreider said Tuesday.
Doing the volunteer work only makes someone eligible for a ticket and doesn't guarantee one, according to the phone message from the campaign.
Obama's decision to move the last night of the Democratic National Convention to Invesco Field at Mile High, where he will speak to a crowd of more than 75,000, sparked a frenzy for tickets.
Campaign organizers pledged that more than half of those in the stadium would be Coloradans, but they have been vague about how they would decide who got tickets. Kreider was among more than 80,000 people who applied for tickets to Obama's Aug. 28 speech accepting his party's presidential nomination.
As part of the application process, people were asked to check a box if they were willing to volunteer for the Obama campaign.
Matt Chandler, a spokesman for the Obama campaign, said the only people who were asked to volunteer were those who said on their applications that they were willing to do the work.
Those who don't volunteer will still have a chance at the tickets, Chandler said.
"The vast majority of people who get credentials won't have to volunteer," he said. "The folks who might have accidentally hit the 'volunteer' tab, they don't have to worry. They're in the same place in line."
People asked to volunteer are those in line for "all star" tickets that will put them closer to the stage, and they are being contacted first, said Stephanie Mueller, campaign spokeswoman. Applicants who didn't offer to volunteer will be contacted later this week, she said.
But Kreider said she is certain she didn't hit the "volunteer" box on the online application. Still, Kreider got a message telling her that she had to do six hours of volunteer work by Friday if she wanted a chance at a ticket. Kreider said she will not do the work.
"Absolutely not," she said. "Now, it's pure principle. I was a Hillary Clinton supporter, and this is literally my first touch with the Obama campaign. And it's just disappointing."
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August 13, 2008
6:37 a.m.
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Mike846 writes:
Geez, it sounds like even some Democrat party members are starting to catch on. Disappointed? What did you expect other than extortion from Obama and the Democrat powers that be? They do it to working, tax-paying Americans all year long in their votes in Congress and the State Legislature. Wake up, voters. The Democrats are not your friends. And their price is high. Mike
August 13, 2008
6:43 a.m.
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danirobi writes:
Typical Democrats!
August 13, 2008
7:05 a.m.
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jtriska writes:
It's just their way of weeding out the imposters. If people are serious about their cause, it shouldn't be a problem.
August 13, 2008
7:40 a.m.
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danirobi writes:
"And if you think a politician is going to "give" you something for free... you better start looking around the area. THERE is a catch. They will want something in return!!!"
Yeah like your hard earn money, or your first born...oh wait...
August 13, 2008
8:01 a.m.
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familyortiz writes:
Danirobi,
Sorry, those were already given to g. bush and his illegitimate war. If you guys are still mesmerized by the one liner about tax and spend democrats, wake up... bush has been the most liberal misspender in american history. Fact
August 13, 2008
8:10 a.m.
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Darwin writes:
"Democrats work for a living, and they have to work and take care of their families..." Kreider said Tuesday.
Kind of sounds like all Americans. I'm an unaffiliated voter and am working as a volunteer during the convention to serve water and meals to EMTs, firemen, and policemen. Do I qualify for tickets - nope, don't want them, lol.
August 13, 2008
8:31 a.m.
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lencho_elias writes:
I put in three hours yesterday and was happy to do it. Hopefully it leads to a change in this country, hoepfully BIG changes...
Most people probably can't imagine giving up an extra 6 hours becuase everyone is working 2-3 jobs trying to keep their homes, afford gas and just survive. A result of 8 years of "conservative" spending on war, corporate tax cuts, and billions in no bid contract $$$ to Haliburton, KBR, and big oil.....
August 13, 2008
8:33 a.m.
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Scott writes:
I would expect nothing less from a lawyer/politician and fellow democrat, "When I ask you will give."
Scott
August 13, 2008
8:36 a.m.
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Scott writes:
Or better yet lencho_elias, a lot of perform important volunteer work. Such as, schools, places of worship, hospitals, etc.. Working for yet another politician is NOT important. It's just s|_|cking up to the politician.
Scott
August 13, 2008
9 a.m.
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Videobarbs writes:
How 'bout all the good Denver citizens who volunteer for good causes everyday expecting nothing in return.
Seems like anything offered by politicians comes with a price.
August 13, 2008
9:18 a.m.
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The_Boss writes:
As liberal democrats, we maintain our right to rob hard-working Americans of their tax dollars so we can invest in our own personal real estate ventures, and pay-off our mistresses! If we believed in having morals, we'd be conservative republicans! So, leave us alone and stop expecting us to have integrity!
August 13, 2008
9:25 a.m.
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temurlan writes:
It seems that Obama has forgotten the part of the campaign where he is supposed to sell himself. He just skipped it and went directly to the Support Me phase. Arrogance? For sure.
If you want to see the speech and have not made up your mind yet, forget about it. You are required to already have bought into his ideology first. We are all starting to see the real man.
It is going to be really funny seeing Hillary give that speech in the stadium.
August 13, 2008
9:38 a.m.
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temurlan writes:
"if you don't want to volunteer you shouldn't get a ticket. if the women is in the story is so upset then don't go and don't vote for him."
Great way to run a campaign. Yep. It's the party of inclusion alright!
"i don't understand how anyone would think you could just get a ticket to the biggest political speech ever without doing something for it. this isn't a concert or sporting event."
What concerts or sporting events do you go to where you don't have to do something for it? Can I just show up to a Broncos game? That made no sense.
August 13, 2008
9:52 a.m.
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lencho_elias writes:
"If we believed in having morals, we'd be conservative republicans!"
LMAO!!! 8 years of conservative republicans in the White House, EIGHT to prove what you claim and in reality your words could not be further from the truth.
"pre-emptive" war, lies, torture, wire tapping, Katrina, -policies of greed powered by fear and deciet- are these the morals you are speaking of??
Boss- The world has seen the "morals" of the neo-conservative republicans and the World is longing for change.
August 13, 2008
9:58 a.m.
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fntsymtn writes:
More discrimination by the party of "equality". You will be discriminated against because you are an "imposter" or not a democrat supporter. As if an "imposter" or non-supporter who wanted to cause problems wouldn't volunteer the 6 hours for a chance at tickets close to the stage so they can be really disruptive.
There will be no "weeding out" unless they discriminate against people because of their political views.
August 13, 2008
10:09 a.m.
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fntsymtn writes:
Are you really blaming a natural event on a government administration? Or are you saying that not putting residents in the hundreds of school buses and shipping them out of town was the decision of the White House? Are you implying that it was solely the Bush administration's decision to launch a "pre-emptive" war without congressional backing?
Surely you are suggesting that representatives from all branches and political sides of the government were involved in those decisions. Yes, lencho?
August 13, 2008
10:10 a.m.
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timeandagain writes:
What an arrogant candidacy!! Get used to the Old Bait & Switch from Obama.
Obama's Campaign Slogan:
"Putting Obama First!"
PATHETIC!!
August 13, 2008
10:10 a.m.
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Scott writes:
HOLD IT! I've got an idea for distributing the tickets. Why doesn't the DNC give the tickets to all of the bums that they are displacing during the circus? Hisshonor is giving away movie, museum, etc., tickets to the bums, just add on to the ticket package a ticket for Obama's coronation speech.
Scott
August 13, 2008
10:25 a.m.
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Elwood writes:
If you expected getting tickets for nothing and are surprised there is a "cost" associated with them, just wait until he gets into office and you find out the price of all the "change" he is promising.
August 13, 2008
10:35 a.m.
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temurlan writes:
Fro, you're not lecturing a former Marine about volunteering are you????
LOL
August 13, 2008
10:37 a.m.
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COLibertarian writes:
Froward, if by (R) you are also including Conservatives, then dude you are way off base. Way off base. Work in ultra corporate world and bet my hair is longer than yours......and Yes I donate my hair and regrow........dont really give a rats butt what people think of how I look. Actually get more dirty looks from my liberal peers than I do from my conservative peers........Oh well
If you spent as much time bringing people together rather than herding them into buckets, no one could compete with you Froward. In my humble opinion, that is a tragic waste.
August 13, 2008
11:01 a.m.
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MrJim writes:
Forced to volunteer.... Democrat logic.
August 13, 2008
11:08 a.m.
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LoneTreeLady75 writes:
All the complainers obviously only read the headline, and completely ignored the article. "Reading?? We dont need no stinkin reading!"
August 13, 2008
11:18 a.m.
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temurlan writes:
LoneTree,
"But Kreider said she is certain she didn't hit the "volunteer" box on the online application. Still, Kreider got a message telling her that she had to do six hours of volunteer work by Friday if she wanted a chance at a ticket."
August 13, 2008
11:33 a.m.
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T1anda writes:
Obama says: All we want is what's yours! Volunteer!!
August 13, 2008
11:35 a.m.
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temurlan writes:
Ask not what Obama can do for you. Ask what you can do for Obama.
August 13, 2008
11:45 a.m.
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DenverDan writes:
I love it. People on the right cant stand that we like our Obama. I bet they wish they liked the old man. Then again these are the stupid @ss people who voted for Jr. (Twice).
Obama 08
August 13, 2008
11:49 a.m.
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gary writes:
I'm voting Democrat because I believe the government will do a better
job of spending the money I earn than I would.
I'm voting Democrat because freedom of speech is fine as long as nobody
is offended by it.
I'm voting Democrat because when we pull out of Iraq I trust that the
bad guys will stop what they're doing because they now think we're good
people.
I'm voting Democrat because I believe that people who can't tell us if
it will rain on Friday CAN tell us that the polar ice caps will melt
away in ten years if I don't start driving a Prius.
I'm voting Democrat because I'm not concerned about the slaughter of
millions of babies so long as we keep all death row inmates alive.
I'm voting Democrat because I believe that business should not be allowed
to make profits for themselves. They need to break even and give the rest
away to the government for redistribution as THEY see fit.
I'm voting Democrat because I believe three or four pointy headed
elitist liberals need to rewrite the Constitution every few days to suit
some fringe kooks who would NEVER get their agendas past the voters.
I'm voting Democrat because I believe that when the terrorists don't
have to hide from us over there, when they come over here I don't want to
have any guns in the house to fight them off with.
I'm voting Democrat because I love the fact that I can now marry
whatever I want. I've decided to marry my horse. (Get ready Wiillbbuurrr!)
I'm voting Democrat because I believe oil companies' profits of 4% on a
gallon of gas are obscene but the government taxing the same gallon of
gas at 15% isn't. (Not sure these figures are 100% correct –but I’d bet they are closer than u think!)
Makes ya wonder why anyone would EVER vote
Republican , now doesn't it?
Nuff Said!
August 13, 2008
11:49 a.m.
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RIverGirl writes:
This is as simple as "supply & demand". There are thousands of people who want to be in the stadium when Sen. Obama gives his acceptance speech. Therefore, asking for a few volunteer hours does not seem out of line for a chance at these hotly requested tickets.
In the real world, everyone needs to realize that no one person can bring about the change we need in Washington. Real change comes from many people, not only believing it can happen, but working together to make it happen.
It's amazing how many critics so enjoy the hateful comments, but would never think of volunteering time or money for something that could make a difference. None of us will ever be happy with everything from either parties candidates, but we could start concentrating on the good that could come with very little effort.
August 13, 2008
12:01 p.m.
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timeandagain writes:
What else would you expect from the most liberal Senator in the United States???
Take, take, take!
August 13, 2008
12:05 p.m.
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MaryJones writes:
Amen Elwood.
All I've gotten in my inbox so far is spam from BO's campaign manager. Of course, I didn't click the "volunteer" or "donate" boxes . . .
Didn't I hear a couple of weeks ago that the DNC folks already had so many volunteers they didn't know what to do with them all?
August 13, 2008
12:25 p.m.
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Buckshot_Magee writes:
Obama backers wanting something for nothing? Why am I not surprised. Just sit on your a$$ and watch it on TV for free. This should be a very familiar routine.
August 13, 2008
12:41 p.m.
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DenverDan writes:
McCain hates white people and Children.
I approve this message RushL
August 13, 2008
12:46 p.m.
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COLibertarian writes:
Froward, my question was in reference to Republicans and Conservatives not Liberals so I knew what you meant...I have a much more difficult time with my hippie hair with Liberals rather than the Republicans or Conservatives
August 13, 2008
1:42 p.m.
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RonInWestminster writes:
FYI- I happen to have been involved with the Obama campaign as a volunteer for almost a year now. Nevertheless, when the decision was made as to how tickets would be allocated, just like every other person whether they had been a long time volunteer like myself or whether they just became involved with the campaign I'm in the same boat in terms of preference for tickets to Invesco.
So in spite of the hundereds of hours I've worked with the campaign over the past year I'm at the same starting point as everyone else and that's OK.
If you 've got the time and energy to lend a hand with the campaign and improve your chances of getting a ticket great I hope I see you there. If you don't have the time but you were among those who got signed up right away there is still a good cahnce you'll get a ticket. So basiclly it's first come first served though in terms over the oveall size of the crowd there will be a small percentage of people who had the time to volunteer who will get some preference.
To everyone else all I can say is I wish that Invesco was big enough to hold everyone that would like to attend but reality is what it is.
The important thing to remember in this historic election year is that we get the leadership we need into the Whitehouse and that of course would be Barack Obama!
August 13, 2008
2:01 p.m.
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DenverDan writes:
People do think you are going to get AC/DC tickets for free? They are the hottest tickets in town right now. Like it or not. People who want to go bad enough will work for it, period. I hope it is full of happy Obama supporters who want to be part of history! Like it or not.....
August 13, 2008
2:22 p.m.
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davies writes:
Remember Obama also said that instead of us worrying about immigrants learning English, we should worry about our kids learning Spanish.
So for his next big speech, maybe he can require that our kids submit a ticket request in Spanish. Otherwise you are a 'Democrata non grata' ;-)
August 13, 2008
2:28 p.m.
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JLS writes:
"everyone is working 2-3 jobs trying to keep their homes, afford gas and just survive. A result of 8 years of "conservative" spending on war, corporate tax cuts, and billions in no bid contract $$$ to Haliburton, KBR, and big oil."
That might just be the most uninformed statement I've seen on these forums. Is everyone really working "2-3 jobs"? I've only got one... who do you know that is working three full time jobs?
And is "war spending and corporate tax cuts" really the cause of our current economic slowdown? Not likely... Usually corporate tax cuts and war spending improves an economy. War spending is what brought us out of the Great Depression, and the first thing John Kennedy did was to lower taxes and guess what, it stimulated the economy.
Why are so many people against corporations? Corporations do most of the spending (which drives the economy). When corporations make more, they spend more. When they get a tax cut for certain activity, it drives more of that activity. That's good for the economy....
August 13, 2008
2:33 p.m.
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mpdamon writes:
I'm already donating time to the Democratic Party . . . by being a PUMA. Therefore my blogging time should count towards getting a ticket for the Sermon on the Mount. Missed the 1st one by about 2000 years, don't want to miss this one too.
August 13, 2008
2:43 p.m.
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JLS writes:
"through removal of the criminal and Incompetent elements in our government.
Easy to spot the as they all fall under the same moniker. republican."
Oh brother... When you're talking about politicians, it's not a Republican, or Democrat thing... they're pretty much all in it for the power, or the money. Don't be so naive.
August 13, 2008
2:44 p.m.
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jtriska writes:
You want to know what I've been doing marine grunt? My butt has been at the Pepsi Center everyday for the last month getting it ready to go for Mr. Obama. How many people live in Colorado now? Over 6 million? How many probably want tickets? 50%, 30%, 20%? There has to be some way to weed out people who just want tickets to, lets say, sell them. I'm glad they came up with this idea. Maybe you can astonish them with your idea.
If people can't get off their butts to do some volunteer work for the greatest show to ever hit Colorado, then I guess they can't get off their butts to get to the show or to go vote.
August 13, 2008
3:21 p.m.
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davies writes:
JLS: Yeah, when I see stuff like "everyone is working 2-3 jobs to survive", I tend to dismiss the source as another liberal demagogue.
Same with people who write as though the phrase 'evil corporations' is redundant. It's just ridiculous to demonize the primary type of business entity through which the American economy operates, employs people, provides for their needs, expands the economy and generates funds for governance; yet when some folks hear the word 'corporation' they just see the Boogeyman.
But if you've got the energy, go get 'em. Just keep your arguments simple ;-)
August 13, 2008
3:22 p.m.
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COLibertarian writes:
Greatest show to hit Colorado??????????
Wha??????
An independent and have not finalized my voting ticket yet......but the greatest show to hit Colorado??????
Remember the greatest show on earth? Barnum & Bailey circus...............what was one of the most quoted statements from that guy?
Suc&er born every minute............... I would be careful using "The Greatest Show to hit Colorado"..................
My vote is for James Taylor Red Rocks, Kiss Retirement tour#2 with Nugent and even Blues Traveler Red Rocks. Missed some of the all time shows people talk about........ but would put them ahead of the DNC and in the end much cheaper than the DNC
August 13, 2008
3:26 p.m.
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NO2HUSSEIN writes:
THE MAJORITY OF DEMOCRATS VOTED FOR HILLARY IN THE PRIMARIES. IT IS OBVIOUS THAT THE BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA CAMP IS WEEDING THE HILLARY SUPPORTERS FROM THE CONVENTION BY FORCING THEM TO WORK FOR OBAMA. WHEN DID THE DNC BECOME THE ONC DICTATORSHIP & WHEN DID THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY BECOME A GROUP OF WHINING KOOL-AID DRINKERS? VOTE NO TO FORK-TONGUED OBAMA AND HIS GROUP OF THUGS.
August 13, 2008
3:29 p.m.
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LouL writes:
The point isn't that people don't want to volunteer. The point is that people were called and told that if they wanted to get in, they'd have to commit 6 hours in an Obama campaign office THIS WEEK. If they have full-time jobs, families, out-of-town guests, out-of-town commitments, or anything at all already on their schedules this week, it would be fairly difficult to squeeze in 6 hours of volunteer work before this Friday. The request to volunteer this week in a campaign office did not take into account any other volunteer work that an individual might have already committed to or performed, or anything someone might be more than willing to do if given the option of scheduling it out with more notice. The message was VERY specific - if you couldn't get yourself into a campaign office to volunteer (typical volunteer shifts are 2 or 3 hour blocks) THIS week, you likely would NOT be considered for a ticket.
August 13, 2008
3:31 p.m.
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Mia18 writes:
Required Volunteerism = Mandatory Fun
Mandatory fun was a saying from my time in the Army. The One requiring people to volunteer has the same ring. Don't you just LOVE socialism???? Get used to it.
August 13, 2008
3:35 p.m.
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August 13, 2008
3:36 p.m.
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VaBeachMom writes:
Wow.. I loved the quote: "Democrats work for a living, and they have to work and take care of their families..." I am not a Democrat, and I work 60 Plus hours a week! And, I take care of my family, go to church, do volunteer work!
Good Luck for Denver! THE SHOW is coming to town... think of all the money the Working Democrats will throw around!
August 13, 2008
3:43 p.m.
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jtriska writes:
Have you seen the Pepsi Center lately? The lighting, sound and stage set up blows any rock and roll show away. Definitely over the top. Ok, I probably went overboard with the greatest show in Colorado bit, but you should see the inside of Pepsi. Anyway it is on a first come first served basis. Just because I'm involved with the DNC doesn't guarantee me a seat either. Just thought i'd clear that up for ya.
August 13, 2008
3:51 p.m.
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davies writes:
Too bad demmies, but I think you should have gone with Hillary. She could've gone toe to toe with Old Man McCain. Obama's campaign seems to be getting kind of confused as he tries to move towards the middle ground.
Hillary's people would not have been so concerned with trying to assure that the people in the front rows were True Believers.
August 13, 2008
4:34 p.m.
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jefferson3 writes:
This is simply not true. There have been NO phone calls requiring volunteers to work for tickets. Clearly mis-reported and another rocky mistake.
August 13, 2008
4:37 p.m.
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davies writes:
Conservativeslayer: "So all you righties out there constantly decrying how Anti-McCain/Pro-Obama, how do you explain this article?"
This article, at least when I read it, appeared to be written somewhat in haste and spotty in its reporting of the facts. It is left a little unclear as to whether everyone attending is expected to volunteer, but the article reports that the campaign denies this, and it does seem unlikely for 75,000 people in any case. However, it does appear that the Obama campaign is acknowledging that the 'all-star' tickets closest to the stage will require 'volunteer' work. It does not say how many all-star tickets there are, and this number may indeed depend on how many people 'volunteer'. So neither the article nor the headline is blatantly biased as you claim from your anti-conservative perspective.
You cry "bias!", just because the article is not unduly complimentary of the Obama campaign, the DNC, and all things liberal, as you are accustomed. I guess you think they should have interviewed some Obama campaign staffers on how wonderful it is to be a volunteer for Obama. And perhaps a headline that cried: "Lucky All-Stars Given Marvelous Opportunity!"
August 13, 2008
4:54 p.m.
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jules44 writes:
Oh,oh Whinny people out on this site, Democrats and Republicans! Behave like15 years olds! Who cares about the tickets! Liberal people just wants to make the historic moment over inexperience part!! Barack Obama is not a 100% black man! NOT the Traditional Democratic and Republican parties anymore! Simply new formation of the parties! What happened to Alan Keyes?! Oh, maybe Alan Keyes is too BLACK or too much traditional for both liberals and conservatives! No one look at him that way as the way people look at Obama these days while Alan Keyes was running for President last time! Obama is a cheap shot like Al Gore! Al Gore put fiction,not facts in his movie,and in his book,(just like Obama)and won a Nobel Prize over a 89 years old woman who saved 500 jewish children during WW2!! I am a an assistant wildlife biologist. Hell with liberals and conservatives. We need to elect more as a bispartsian leadership with experience that kick the congressmen and congress women to do the work for us, REAL ACTION!!!! NOT TALKS, or SHUT DOWN, ONLY DO ACTIONS. I am sick of this crap!
August 13, 2008
4:59 p.m.
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Annie79 writes:
Conservativeslayer, I doubt it's just one woman that is upset! I'm from Rhode Island and reading the article upset me. This is NOT the democratic party of John F Kennedy anymore and Obama is no JFK! I can't imagine asking working people to give up 6 hours of their time to serve him, just for the chance to sit in a stadium with 75,000 other people and listen to him blather on about 'Change'!! Well, change is all you're going have in your pockets if you vote Sen. Obama into the White House!
Actually, I think "Lucky All-Stars Given Marvelous Opportunity!" would have made a wonderful headline!!
August 13, 2008
5:17 p.m.
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fntsymtn writes:
At $2400 per ticket (potential eBay price) that works out to about $400 per hour of volunteer work.
Sign me up!
Oh wait, the DNC is considering invalidating the tickets if people choose to sell them. Guess only the DNC is allowed to profit from volunteerism.
August 13, 2008
5:28 p.m.
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SilverFox68 writes:
LOL...So Typical!!!! After listening to the KING of arogance read from a teleprompter, you also get a political lapel button that says SUKKA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
August 13, 2008
5:56 p.m.
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coarizona writes:
Do we ever learn? When someone says "free" ....run.
August 13, 2008
6:24 p.m.
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ClintEastwood writes:
Heeeeee
Well if Rock Starlet Obama doesn't get elected, we know he and his cronies would make a great sitcom for next summer.
August 13, 2008
9:30 p.m.
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davidlewis7 writes:
I think this is some foolishness that either someone within Senator Obama's campaign, or someone in the media or even possibly the Republican party generated, either to inspire Democrats for Obama or to create discord in the otherwise pro-Obama Democratic status quo. Nothing more, nothing less. In any case, I believe it was a tactical maneuver by whomever is responsible. But definitely not Senator Obama. He has a better sense of fairness than this!! People, PLEASE!!
August 13, 2008
10:38 p.m.
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stasha47 writes:
Conservativeslayer, you mention gaffes by McCain, but who was it that thought the U.S. was comprised of 57 states? Any candidate can get a little mixed up after hours of travel and different cities/states every day and little sleep in between, much less sleep on a bus or plane instead of a regular bed.
August 13, 2008
10:40 p.m.
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GabeMc writes:
I love Obama, but this is out of control, spam and lies lately.
My wife and I have given several hundred dollars to him, now he wants a short notice 6-hour shift by friday?
Shame on you Barak, we have already done as much as we can, which is the only reason you are even coming to Denver.
August 14, 2008
1:02 a.m.
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Corbs49 writes:
If you expect something in return for your efforts, are you a volunteer?
August 14, 2008
3:16 a.m.
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ruPeopleReallyThatStupid writes:
We are martians. We have planted an antagonist to suction away your gray matter. That logic stuff has got to be done away with, otherwise it will be difficult to achieve that world government dominance thing we have been striving for...prerequisite to universal dominance. Just stick to the illogical emotional stuff and we will direct you brainless little pod people on how to better support us and the lazy little pod people that have no ambitions. It is not without reward of course, we will provide you labor unions and lots and lots and lots of new openings for government departments of pod people assistance programs. And while we appear to be the party of peace, just remember that once we have complete control we will do anything to stay in power, including removal of all armed munitions and then we will move onto other countries and eventually...like pinky and the brain...we'll take over the world.
August 14, 2008
8:34 a.m.
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FCZ writes:
Democrats acting like Democrats.
Surprised ?
August 14, 2008
11:13 a.m.
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irma writes:
Looks like you've been conned. You should have expected it. The great one just wanted to reach his goal of x million number of supporters. They just anounced that they had reached that goal. That's why I don't bother to answer to any of their idiotic, lying, manipulating ads. Just like he went to Berlin and and pretended that those thousands of people were worshiping the mesiah, the great one, he now claims to have all these supporters. Shame on you. Be great, stand tall, and stand for what you believe in. If you don't believe in Obama don't fall for his trickery. Just because we're Democrats doesn't mean we have to accept him. He is dangerous and the people need to open their eyes NOW!
August 14, 2008
2:56 p.m.
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Ledintothelight writes:
Attention ComicbookSlayer, go back to playing Dungeon & Dragons,
this is a conversation for adults. If it's true that Rocky has taken Osama08 to task, well then GOOD!, I have never seen a group so thin skinned as the Osama08 crew. Have you missed the 8yr crucifixion of GWB by the liberal press ??? If Osama08 is to truely lead this country (and by God I hope he's not) then he might want to pull up his big girl panties and start acting like a MAN.
August 15, 2008
12:08 a.m.
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ruPeopleReallyThatStupid writes:
Ledintothelight, you were a little slow but I'm not hating on you. It's a sampling of sarcasm, and yes there has been 8yrs of crucifixion of GWB by the liberal press.