The latest from Matthew Lehrich.
Unfortunately, these are all scheduled during the workday. As a working man who punches in and out of work each day, I can't just take a day off whenever I want. The two political events I have been to have both been held after working hours. Others I have had to miss because they were scheduled during the workday. So it looks like I'll have to take a pass on these, too. If anyone else can make it, I encourage you to go! And then tell me all about it.
"Road to Change" Goes Through Wilkes-Barre, Scranton
From: pa-reporters-bounces@ideasthatwin.net on behalf of Matthew Lehrich (mlehrich@barackobama.com)
Sent: Sun 3/30/08 2:38 PM
“Road to Change” Goes Through Wilkes-Barre, Scranton
Bus tour will feature stops across Keystone state to continue dialogue with voters
**Please note new logistical details for Allentown**
PHILADELPHIA, PA—Senator Barack Obama’s “Road to Change” bus tour across Pennsylvania will continue Monday with a town hall meeting in Lancaster and a rally in Allentown. On Tuesday, Senator Obama will head to northeastern Pennsylvania for town hall meetings in Wilkes-Barre and then Scranton.
Over the course of the bus tour, Obama will continue his dialogue with voters about the need to change Washington in order to tackle challenges like creating jobs, improving our schools and making health care available to every American.
Further details of the trip will be announced as they become available.
Monday, March 31
Lancaster, PA -> Allentown, PA
Lancaster, PA
“ROAD TO CHANGE” TOWN HALL MEETING WITH BARACK OBAMA
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
John Barley Multi-Purpose Activity Center
750 East King Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
Media Pre-Set: 5:30 AM-6:00 AM (Equipment must be dropped at the site by 6:00 AM; media will not have access to the site from 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM.)
Media Access: 7:30 AM
Doors Open: 8:00 AM
Program Begins: 10:00 AM
Throw: 50 ft.
Cable Run: 600 ft.
Live Truck Parking: South lot behind John Barley Multi-Purpose Activity Center.
Limited workspace is available.
Media Coverage: The event is open to the press. For credentials, please visit www.barackobama.com/mediarsvp.
Contact for logistical and planning purposes only: Peter Weeks, 515-418-2402.
The event is free and open to the public. Tickets are required. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Unfortunately the event is at capacity and tickets are no longer available for this event.
***For security reasons, do not bring bags. Please limit personal belongings. No signs or banners permitted.***
Allentown, PA
“ROAD TO CHANGE” RALLY WITH BARACK OBAMA
Muhlenberg CollegeMemorial Hall in the Life Sport BuildingLiberty Street at 24th Street Allentown, PA
Pre-set: 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM (Equipment must be dropped at the site by 2:00PM; media will not have access to the their equipment from 2:00PM to 3:30PM)
Media Access: 3:30 PM
Doors open to public: 3:50 PM
Program: 5:50 PM
Throw: 50 feet
Cable run: 250 feet
Live media truck parking: south side of Liberty Street, in front of the North West doors; trucks must be parked and cabled in by 2 PM Media Entrance: North West doors on Liberty Street (if you are looking at main entrance, to the right of it)
Wireless Internet is available on site.
Workspace is limited on site.
The event is free and open to the public but tickets are required. To pick up a ticket please visit one of our ticket distribution locations listed below:
Ticket Distribution Locations:
Allentown Office
1233 W Linden St (Old Verizon Building)
Allentown, PA
Saturday, March 29 from 7PM to 9PM
Sunday, March 30 from 9AM to 9PM
Bethlehem Office
531 Main St
Bethlehem, PA
610-882-0242
Saturday, March 29 from 7PM to 9PM
Sunday, March 30 from 9AM to 9PM
Easton office (Courthouse row area)
742 Washington St
Easton, PA
Sunday, March 30 from 10AM to 5PM
Monday, March 31 from 10AM to 5PM
Media Coverage: The event is open to the press. For credentials, please visit www.barackobama.com/mediarsvp.
***For security reasons, do not bring bags. Please limit personal belongings. No signs or banners permitted.***
Contact for logistical and planning purposes only please contact Jen Arnold at 608-217-8517.
TUESDAY, APRIL 1
Wilkes-Barre, PA -> Scranton, PA
Wilkes-Barre, PA
“ROAD TO CHANGE” TOWN HALL WITH BARACK OBAMA
Arnaud C. Marts Center
Wilkes University
274 S. Franklin Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Pre-set: 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM (Equipment must be dropped at the site by 8:00AM; media will not have access to their equipment from 8:00AM to 9:15AM)
Media Access: 9:15 AM
Public Doors Open: 9:45 AM
Program: 11:45 AM
Throw: 50 feet
Cable Run: 250 feet
Live truck parking: South lot adjacent to ; trucks MUST be parked and cabled in by 8 AM
Wireless Internet is available on site.
Workspace is available on site.
The event is free and open to the public but tickets are required. To pick up a ticket please visit one of our ticket distribution locations listed below:
Ticket Distribution Locations:
OFA Wilkes-Barre office
41 S. Main St.
Wilkes-Barre 18701
P: 570-825-6794
Sunday, March 30 from 12PM to 9PM
Monday, March 31 from 9AM to 9PM
Media Coverage: The event is open to the press. For credentials, please visit www.barackobama.com/mediarsvp.
***For security reasons, do not bring bags. Please limit personal belongings. No signs or banners permitted.***
Contact for logistical and planning purposes only please contact Jen Arnold at 608-217-8517.
Scranton, PA
“ROAD TO CHANGE” TOWN HALL WITH BARACK OBAMA
Dunmore Community Center Gymnasium
1414 Monroe
Scranton, PA 18509
Doors Open: 1:30PM
The event is free and open to the public but tickets are required. To pick up a ticket please visit one of our ticket distribution locations listed below:
Ticket Distribution Locations:
North NEPA Obama HQ
114 Wyoming Ave.
Scranton, PA, 18503
P: 570-877-3855
Sunday, March 30 from 1PM to 10PM
Monday, March 31 from 9AM to 10PM
Milford Obama Volunteer Office
201 West Harford St.
(across the street from the Post Office)
Milford, PA, 18337
P: 570-540-0640
Sunday, March 30 from 1PM to 5PM
Monday, March 31 from 10AM to 5PM
Media Coverage: The event is open to the press. For credentials, please visit www.barackobama.com/mediarsvp.
***For security reasons, do not bring bags. Please limit personal belongings. No signs or banners permitted.***
Further details to be announced as they become available.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 30, 2008
Contact: Obama Press Office, 215-564-6874
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ReplyDeleteI am wondering if it really makes a difference that the candidate comes to your town or area? Is there anything you are unsure about with any candidate after all the press, debates, or talk shows. Is it the commitment to "woo" the folks personally or just acknowledge that you vote?
I actually feel lucky we didn't have the whole campaigning around here(florida). The t.v. ads, the phone calling and non stop coverage of who said what, when, or how. Although it was in my city Mitt came out with the "who lets the dogs out", while speaking with a couple of young black boys while trying to "fit in".
Let us know what your impressions are and most importanly if you got your photos with anyone.
I very much enjoyed the article with the reporter trying to get buttons. I guess this explains why I have given more money to Obama than I ever have to any candidate before in my life. I did get a couple of t-shirts and bumper stickers to show.
Looking forward to more posts and impressions from my northern neighbors. No one wants our take as we have screwed up more elections than I want to remember. I am old enough to remember when telling people I am from Florida did not evoke giggles and stares.
Good Luck up there and vote with your head, not you heart. Although in your hreart you know hes right!