Tickets for Obama's Oregon, Washington visits go quickly
Thursday, March 20, 2008 10:12 AM PDT
By The Associated Press
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E-mail this articlePORTLAND, Ore. — Tickets for Barack Obama’s rallies in Oregon are hot.
His Portland visit was announced Tuesday evening. By noon Wednesday, all 11,000 online tickets visit were snatched up.
Long lines of people waited outside the Portland campaign headquarters for the remaining thousand.
The campaign swing is Friday. His Portland appearance is at 9:30 a.m.
The Democratic presidential contender has a 1 p.m. event at the Salem Armory. Tickets for that went within hours.
Pleas for tickets are appearing on the online site Craigslist. The Obama campaign has set up an e-wait list.
No tickets are needed for his Eugene appearance at McArthur Court.
Obama’s organization has also listed a stop in Medford at 9:30 a.m. Saturday.
Longview Billy wrote on Mar 20, 2008 9:02 AM:
" If I wanted to see a clown, I would just go to the circus. "
godfried wrote on Mar 20, 2008 10:11 AM:
" Longview says 'if i wanted to see a clown, i would go to the circus' he is an embodiment of everything that is wrong with the USA. His intolerance being fueled by a media that betrays constructive journalism makes us a poorer society.From Illinois to Iowa he is not regarded as a clown but as an aspiring candidate who has a message of hope. Maybe Longview is beyond hope. The people who snapped up the Oregon tickets want to believe.Even if in a clown. "
To godfried wrote on Mar 20, 2008 10:19 AM:
" I am not a fan I did not need constructive journalism to decide that. After hearing from Obama's minister of 20yrs I made my own choice. I would not sit and listen to that kind of hate and I don't think a would be president should have. "
Maybe some hope wrote on Mar 20, 2008 10:33 AM:
" Whatever one may think, he will be viewed as a historical figure. It would be great to have a chance to see him. "
A lot of racists wrote on Mar 20, 2008 10:48 AM:
" A ticket to this act is a sign of support for hate and racist views. His speech showed that he fully accepts those views blasted long, long and repeatedly by his beloved minister. I knwo if my minister spoke spoke out as anti-black and anti-American that I would never hear another word he said because I would never step foot back in his church. And the fact that my party has done nothing to distance itself from these views means I will not be voting in the upcoming elections. "
ggmo wrote on Mar 20, 2008 10:55 AM:
" Re: Godfried; "From Illinois to Iowa he is not regarded as a clown but as an aspiring candidate who has a message of hope." Yes, he has a message of change and for hope. Funny, that's exactly the same platform that GW ran on..."change and hope". LOL, yep, funny how quickly people forget. You also seem to find something comfortable in "wanting to believe. Even if in a clown." Wow, I learned early on to LAUGH at clowns, not idolize or follow them. Personally, I couldn't agree more with Longview Billy. "
Mr. Bastinado wrote on Mar 20, 2008 11:01 AM:
" I sort of remember another orator that could deliver inspriational and motivating messages of hope and change. I think his name was Adolf Hitler. 'Nuf said. "
What stupid thing will I see next on this stink'n blog wrote on Mar 20, 2008 11:01 AM:
" The clown is you Billy, nobody wants to see you that's for sure. I'd ask who you are supporting but I would not expect you are a voter. I agree with godfried, I wonder about Longview, Obama speaks to us like we are adults; refreshing for a change. Longview is hopeless; if the bloggers on TDN are any indication. "
WOW wrote on Mar 20, 2008 11:03 AM:
" If your a politician your a liar..Its really plane and simple. "
concerned wrote on Mar 20, 2008 11:19 AM:
" RE: to what Stupid thing........
Since you are blogging, you must be helpless. "
Since you are blogging, you must be helpless. "
Kelso Mom wrote on Mar 20, 2008 11:21 AM:
" I laughed so hard when I read what Billy wrote, but after I gained my composure.....I agree with Billy. Come on people do you really think THIS guy will really make a good president. He is a mirror image of our great president. "
But...but... wrote on Mar 20, 2008 11:31 AM:
" I didn't know my preacher was THAT evil - really. I always slept through church! "
How can the .... wrote on Mar 20, 2008 11:46 AM:
" Democratic Party say it is against people who say hateful things about groups such as gays not be outraged at hate spewed by Obama's minister? Can you imagine the outrage if this had been John McCain's minister? That is why I could never be part of the Democratic Party, too many Liberals who don't have a backbone when it comes to standing up for what is right, whether it is on the other side of the fence or on their side. What Obama's minister said about 911 and U.S. foreign policy is exactly the slogans screamed out places such as Syria and Iran by radical Muslims. So while Obama can say he isn't a Muslim, he certainly follows the evil spread by a wannabe Muslim minister. And then Obama has the gall to justify the rhetoric by saying he's heard worse from his "white" grandmother. So in other words Obama has full background of being a racist and hate monger. Now there are solid credentials for a Liberal Democrat presidential candidate. "
Hay seeds are growing wrote on Mar 20, 2008 12:45 PM:
" Hey Skeezix hay seeds are growing all around the country. Have you seen the latest poll numbers on Obama? He's dropping faster than bird droppings. At least some of the Liberals are smart enough to know racism and hate among their own when they see it. "
How can John McCain wrote on Mar 20, 2008 1:02 PM:
" Hangs around with and taks the endorsement of Reverend Hagy who referred to the Catholic Church as the "Great Whore" even McCain referred to such ministers as "Agents of Indifference" during the 2000 election, but now they are buddies. The lunitic fringe view of the rapture is JUST PLAIN SCARY from the point of view of normal christians and that is the interpertation whole evangelical wing of christianity subscribes to that bs. Separation of Church and State is the answer; every candidate has a crazy reverend they have to hide so why don't you shut up about Obama's. "
Where's the firestorm? wrote on Mar 20, 2008 1:36 PM:
" Funny how fast the tickets went. Seems the Dem's have their own version of David Duke and look at them turn out in droves to see him! I wonder if they'll get in any "Damn America" chants while they're listening....I also remember the firestorm that erupted when that other racist wanted to hold his "church" meeting here in Longview. Hypocrites and their leader will soon be defeated. Looks like we're gonna have another republican president. "
You're right wrote on Mar 20, 2008 1:38 PM:
" I won't vote for Jeramiah Wright for president. BUT I WILL VOTE FOR OBAMA. Grandpa McCain is just more of the same. I wouldn't vote for Reverend Hagy the censor won't even allow me to quote him. Or Pat Robertson who has endorsed McCain and in 2000 McCain referred to them as agents of intolerance. Grandpa takes their endorsement now though. Two can play this game you know. "
And the banjos play on wrote on Mar 20, 2008 1:44 PM:
" I knew something was going on when the tune of "dueling banjos" died down this morning. NOw I found out why! All the hillbillys are her bloggin away! Thanks Guys! Fox News needs their ratings and HiLIARy needs your votes!! There's always a big scandal when you need one, right? And good old MCCLOWN and HiLIARY are ready there to stir the pot. Apparantly no one here has relatives or friends whose beliefs and speaking don't mirror their own. He stated that he did not agree with his pastor - I don't agree with mine some of the time, but I still go. Some of my friends and relatives will vote for MCCLOWN, that does not mean I hate them! So go on with your spinning and stirring the pot. You folks are the ones to blame for $3.50 gas, Rising deficits, Jobs being lost here and gained overseas, And the economy being in the toilet. The cause for all this was ignorance. You were all to ignorant to see what was plainly in front of you. And now that someone points out your ignorance, You name him Judas and try to censur his words. Wake up people! The coffee is stale and the bread is gone. "
Kelso Guy wrote on Mar 20, 2008 1:58 PM:
" Obama's no racist. You can't label him one just because his pastor says racist remarks. Bush's spiritual advisor said that god allowed 9/11 because we had gays getting married, does that mean that's a view that Bush holds? But hey, it's understandable that the sheep will jump on this, it's only been a couple days since it was stirred up. I'm sure he won't get the presidency anyway, we're too busy fighting terrorism and giving our money away to vote for change. "
HONESTY HURTS wrote on Mar 20, 2008 2:07 PM:
" Wow! Seems Cowlitz County may not be ready to accept what IS a significant issue here. Racism is alive and well. I am personally quite grateful for a candidate like Obama who is both white and black, understanding the racism from both sides. Why is it that we have such a hard time dealing with racism? It is real, and Obama faced it head on. I respect that in a candidate. For once there is someone who is not afraid to dish out the truth. I love my mother, although she lost her life love to the Vietnam war and has had a great deal of trouble accepting Vietnamese immigrants. Her racial slurs could be very hurtful, but I have not nor would I disown my mom. When everyone is ready to get REAL, then we can work together to create a better life. And, if you all are too lily-livered to stand up for your family relationships and you cut and run on your friendships when a voiced opinion offends you, then your friendship is of little value. I admire Obama's willingness to be REAL and let us know that it is okay to continue to love those who may hurt us and stand up for them...something like what Jesus did as Mary Magdalene was about to be stoned for her disgraceful activities. I think there is a lot of love lacking in our society and this cut and run, yellow, cowardly behavior is old. I'm ready for change. "
Have some faith; banjos and Kelso guy wrote on Mar 20, 2008 2:15 PM:
" These clowns attacking Obama (because of something somebody else said) weren't voting for him anyway. They are probably too stupid to find the mailbox to send in their ballot. Washington will go for him regardless. I worry about the great unwashed independants of Ohio, Pennslyvania, Michigan, the people who will decide this election, will they fall for this distraction. What kills me is that everybody blogging against Obama is being hurt by stupid republican policies. They can't even recognize their own interests. "
Get Real wrote on Mar 20, 2008 2:29 PM:
" Okay, you people chant "stay the course" when the Bushbrained One steps out and says...."duh, I don't think its a recession...but then again, I can't spell recession. And, besides that, I am too busy making the largest deficit this country has ever seen to care." I take Bush's actions which act to DAMN AMERICA as seriously as I take Pastor Wright's racially charged sermon. As far as I am concerned, the only difference between Bush and Wright is that one actually does work to clothe the poor and feed the hungry. The other is too busy fuelin' up his jet and thumbing his nose at the very country that has so graciously allowed him to screw them! "
Headline wrote on Mar 20, 2008 2:50 PM:
" What do you mean "Oregon, Washington visits"? the article doesn't say anything about a Washington visit and we already had our primary. "
cbears wrote on Mar 20, 2008 3:06 PM:
" To Get Real: Yours is a dandy, even tho I don't or wouldn't vote for Obama, I feel like we need to scrap this whole primary, and start over again, this is the poorest threesome that we could find to represent us citizens! By the time November rolls around not one of the Bozo's will be left standing without their entire lives having been made known to all of us! I heard that Obama used Crown-Zellerback toilet paper, and Hilary ate at Capn Yoby's one time, and even worse yet Hilary frequented the Folksinger in Portland in the 60's. Any of you remember any of this? "
Obama=Zach Beck wrote on Mar 20, 2008 3:32 PM:
" They are one in the same. Maybe Mr. Obama should come to Longview we can teach him a lesson about Diversity. Did you not think the wheels would fall off? Louis Farahkan endorsed him. Just wait til he gets the endorsement from Bin Laden. Then you can stick a fork in him offically. "
Demodummies support racist! wrote on Mar 20, 2008 3:38 PM:
" Don't care if Obama claims to denounce the views of his Spiritual Advisor. Obama has shared the racist views of Rev. Wright for 20 + years. There is no denying it. Obama is a supporter of racist views. Now it seems the Demodummies of this area are rushing to support this black version of David Duke. Good job Dem's way to show your true spots! Oh, wait I forgot Obama gave a speech that cleared everything up... yeah, right. Now I hope TDN goes around and asks the demo candidates in this area who they support. Let's flush out the racists in our midst. "
OBAMA 08' wrote on Mar 20, 2008 4:50 PM:
" I Have lived in this town most of my life. I am not young. But just because I hear day in day out ignorant and rasict remarks, doesnt contitute me to be so. Barack Obama has more class and intelligence than the white house has seen for many, many years. He was a Proffessor of the Constitution at Harvard. He is a leader for all Americans who wish these laws be corrected, not corrupted as our current administration, as well as the Clinton Administration proved to be.
Before you criticize, empathize and learn the truth of America politics and its players before you ruin it for the next generation by running your mouth.
Vote Barack Obama 08' "
Before you criticize, empathize and learn the truth of America politics and its players before you ruin it for the next generation by running your mouth.
Vote Barack Obama 08' "
To Obama 08 wrote on Mar 20, 2008 5:32 PM:
" "Barack Obama has more class and intelligence than the white house has seen for many years". That's a comical quote considering that Obama is now exposed as a racist. His whole predicament tells me he has judgment issues. If he doesn't believe as this minister does then why have him as a spiritual adviser? Face it, he's a racist with racist views. He made a blunder of Bush sized proportions. Sorry but he's been tarnished and now so are the democrats supporting him. Let's not forget that his racist spiritual advisor called white people his enemy. Good job supporting a racist folks! "
OBAMA 08' wrote on Mar 21, 2008 7:23 AM:
" DEAR OPPRESSED OBAMA HATER..
I am so sorry for your ignorant racist remarks..
What you are doing is called projection and I pray those around you including children are wiser than you.
Barack Obama is going to be the next President regardless. Learn to live with yourself and then others.
Remember, if your mind isnt open, keep your mouth shut.
"
I am so sorry for your ignorant racist remarks..
What you are doing is called projection and I pray those around you including children are wiser than you.
Barack Obama is going to be the next President regardless. Learn to live with yourself and then others.
Remember, if your mind isnt open, keep your mouth shut.
"
THIS IS NOT A BLOG! wrote on Mar 21, 2008 7:34 AM:
" To all of you people posting in this "Comments" area below the article, THIS IS NOT A BLOG! This is what is known as a "MESSAGE BOARD". The word, "BLOG", is web slang for "web log". A web log, or "blog", is a journal of opinion, life, and various topics, all written by an individual. A message board, which we use here in the comment area, is simply what its name infers, a place to post messages. Now that we have our web lesson for the day, let's get on to the subject at hand. WHY DOES OBAMA ALWAYS PLAY THE VICTIM AND CRY RACISM? His camp is full of racist people! As far as Obama's message of hope, he talks about change and hope, but has given us no idea as to how he hopes to bring about change! He's all talk with no substance. He'd rather play the victim than be a candidate. Each time Hillary's camp challenges Obsama's words, Obama plays the victim & cries, "Racism!" However, Obama's camp can hurl scathing insults at Hillary's camp 24/7, and Hillary NEVER accuses Obama of sexism. Is it really a good idea to elect Obama, a racist clown that always plays the victim, to be the Commander in Chief for our great nation? "
Obama for President wrote on Mar 21, 2008 8:47 AM:
" I personally have never heard Obama cry "racism." As a matter of fact, I have never heard him make the silly list of excuses that the rest of the presidential candidates have. I have seen him address issues and blow off the political crap-slinging. I am all for Obama as he has shown so far to be focused on issues that affect us, and he speaks to us like we are adults. I don't need to be spoon fed the garbage. If we are going to deal with issues, I am ready - but as many of these posts show...some Americans really cannot handle being told the truth and are still stuck in the cycle of media-infused entertainment. GO OBAMA! "
no name wrote on Mar 21, 2008 9:08 AM:
" I'll vote for him if he is the Vice president and Hillary is pres...I think most of the nation would jump on that ticket... "
Louie wrote on Mar 21, 2008 9:26 AM:
" The intolerant attitudes expressed in many of these comments is really pathetic. How can this country and the rest of the world ever hope to attain peace with racist ideas such as those I am reading here? It really makes me question the mentality of this community or lack of it would be more to the point.
What Obama’s church leader stated came from his mouth not from Obama’s so I suggest the hatred you negative posters are expressing is misdirected…think about it if you can find a brain cell.
"
What Obama’s church leader stated came from his mouth not from Obama’s so I suggest the hatred you negative posters are expressing is misdirected…think about it if you can find a brain cell.
"
Reality Check wrote on Mar 21, 2008 9:58 AM:
" As a white woman who was married for some years to a black man, I will say that we met racism from all sides. I just cannot believe that I have to point out to the posters here that Barack Obama is not a "black" man nor is he a "white" man. He is both, equally! This election to me has nothing to do with electing the first woman or African American President. It is about electing the candidate best suited for the job and in my IMO Sen. Obama has not shown racism. He has shown true recognition of what really happens in our society and he should know...he has lived it. I applaud his honesty in taking on the real issue and not sweeping it under the rug like so many others. "
Wright's latest is more proof wrote on Mar 21, 2008 10:08 AM:
" If anyone doubts that Wright and Obama have ties to the Radical Muslims all you need to do is read his July 22, 2007, Church Bulletin. In it, Wright has an article titled "A Fresh View of the Palestinian Struggle" It is a reprint of an article written by a Hamas Member in which there is a call for the murder of all Jews. If Wright, and Obama by the fact that Wright was a member of Obama's campaign team at the time, do not believe in the cause of the radical Muslims why would they print this? Obama can no longer continue to spin his lie about Wright or his beliefs. Now I hope the Democrats do you run this lunatic. As soon as real America gets a whiff of this, the election's over. And by real America, I mean anyone outside the liberal bounds of Northern California and SF North (Portland and Seattle). The rest of America won't have anything to do with this kind of poison. "
Louie wrote on Mar 21, 2008 11:20 AM:
" to latest proof...you make judgements on media spin and I doubt you know first hand of this bulletin you talk of or any of the decisions of approval or disapproval to print it.
Wright is no longer on the Obama campaign team and Obama stated in his speech of a couple of days ago he did not agree with everything Wright said. To call Obama a "lunatic" is pure lunacy on your part.
Don't spread hatred because of 'hearsay!' "
Wright is no longer on the Obama campaign team and Obama stated in his speech of a couple of days ago he did not agree with everything Wright said. To call Obama a "lunatic" is pure lunacy on your part.
Don't spread hatred because of 'hearsay!' "
Maddux and Wallace again wrote on Mar 21, 2008 11:37 AM:
" Wow the Liberal Democrats sure do like their racists. This is the same group that backed Lester Maddux and George Wallace in the 1960s. This time it is the same kind of hate mongering racism from the Black viewpoint. How far will the Liberal Democrats go to win the White House. In the end, I'll bet America wakes up before that happens. "
Kalama Dude wrote on Mar 21, 2008 1:03 PM:
" Whine, cry and rant all you want but all national polls and primary results up to now have the demos kicking the GOP hard in big states like California, NY and even Texas. So you can stamp your feet and call either candidate bad names all you want, but one of them is going to be the next President PERIOD It is known in the GOP party that this fact is almost impossible to overcome, so you must learn to deal with it sooner than later. Regardless, vote with brain and heart, but watch the dems win Washington, Oregon and every other major state easily come November. "
Fox news alive and well wrote on Mar 21, 2008 2:31 PM:
" Destrat the simple minded from the real issues; it would make Machiavelli proud. I hope Kalama Dude is right, and you can tell from the fundraising that people have had enough. But, I've been disappointed in the past. "
RE Kalama Dude wrote on Mar 21, 2008 2:36 PM:
" In case you don't know California and NY have gone Liberal for the past 20 years so you are not really giving us any great scare. McCain has hardly been to Texas and he's very popular with the Hispanics across the Southwest. He's a moderate on the border crises to the despair of most in the GOP. Obama will scare the Hispanics even as a VP candidate which might not bet the smartest thing for Clinton to do now that he has been branded a racist bigot by one of her most ardent supporters, Geraldine Ferraro. I do find it amazing though that far left can even think of defending Obama's hateful and racist inner circle. But then again this is the same party that had George Wallace as a presidential candidate in the 60s. "
Kalama Dude wrote on Mar 21, 2008 3:16 PM:
" Where in my first post did I defend anything Obama has done or said. Where does it say I support any candidate of flavor? What I am saying is that the demo candidate, whichever one it is, will win and probably by 10 points and what I didn't mention and should have, is that it is all thanks to Uncle George and his tragic 8 year run, but before we forget we fools elected him or should I say elected the previous Presidents that appointed justices to the supreme court that crowned him. Before you whine some more we are allowed to complain at least as much as those that supported Dino 4 years ago. What comes around goes around every time. Karma is King! "
Local Yokel wrote on Mar 21, 2008 4:37 PM:
" Barack Obama is a great political speaker. That fact is obvious. However, my vote will be going to the best qualified person to help our country come out of the last eight years of backsliding and backhanded politics. Whether that will be Obama, Clinton, or even old man McCain remains to be seen. I choose not to make up my mind yet because I need more information from all parties. How will this candidate implement all these changes? How will that candidate handle the oil crisis? How can we end this stupid and unnecessary war with a country that has hated America for centuries? When these answers are given to my satisfaction, I'll choose one to support. In the meantime, let's stop the mindless name calling on here and focus on the real issues. "
Grand Master wrote on Mar 21, 2008 7:45 PM:
" Will see who's laughing harder when Reverend Wright comes out of "sabbatical" and gives his heartfelt apology that you would never get from osama zach beck or david duck. The whole country will be eating out of Obama's hand. Obama is a political Grand Master that most of you still don't understand. "
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