Barack Obama

Obama in Lexington tomorrow, meeting with nurses (UPDATE)

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May 12, 2008
By Joe Sonka

Still no word on whether Barack Obama will be making a public appearance in Lexington (hoping, despite what I’m hearing being negative), but he will be holding a private meeting with nurses Tuesday morning:

COMMUNITY EVENT WITH NURSES WITH BARACK OBAMA

The Obama campaign today announced that Sen. Barack Obama will hold a community meeting with nurses at the University of Kentucky in Lexington on Tuesday, May 13th, 2008. The event is by invitation only, and is not open to the public.

The University of Kentucky College of Health Sciences
Charles T. Wethington Building
Thomas C. Robinson Commons
900 South Limestone St.
Lexington, KY 40536

Keep crossing your fingers for more… I’ll keep you updated.

UPDATE: Grrrrr…. I’m now hearing that there is no public event. Damn. Hope that changes between now and tomorrow…

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Obama in Louisville tonight

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May 12, 2008
By Joe Sonka

Hey, didja know?

B&P is spinning today from all of the google searches for “Obama in Louisville”. This thing is going to be HUGE tonight. About every damn person I know within a 100 mile radius of Louisville has told me they can’t pass up the Barack Express tonight.

Once more, the details:

Rally with Barack Obama

Kentucky International Convention Center
Hall 2C/2D
221 Fourth Street
Louisville, KY 40202

Monday, May 12th
Doors Open: 5:00 p.m.
Program Begins: 7:00 p.m.

http://my.barackobama.com/page/m/f8270fee06531b80/dyj0fJ/VEsE/

Stop by the press table a say hi to all the rabble bloggers. Should be a very fun night, unlike the Hillary Eulogy last Friday night.

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Obama Coming to UK/Lexington!!!

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May 11, 2008
By Joe Sonka

Multiple sources confirming… our next President of the United States, Barack Obama, will be coming to the University of Kentucky on Tuesday.

Still waiting to confirm the exact time and location.

Woot. Woot. Woot.

(and by the way, he might be facing some more stiff competition on the basketball court, wink wink….)

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Lt. Dan endorses Obama

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May 11, 2008
By Joe Sonka

Lt. Dan Mongiardo endorses Obama. Join the crowd…

LEXINGTON, KY – Today, Kentucky Lt. Governor Daniel Mongiardo announced his endorsement of Senator Barack Obama for President, less than two weeks before the state’s May 20th primary.

“I am happy to announce my endorsement of Senator Barack Obama for President,” said Lt. Gov. Mongiardo. “I believe Senator Obama can unite the Democratic Party and build a coalition of Independents and Republicans to win in November. A proven leader at working across the partisan aisle, he will bring relief to the hardworking families of Kentucky and a responsible end to the war in Iraq. As a surgeon I am particularly impressed with Senator Obama’s plan to deliver health care to all Americans, with an imperative focus on cutting medical costs for all families. It’s time for real change in Washington, and Sen. Obama is the candidate to deliver that change.”

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Barack Obama in Louisville Monday Night!!!

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May 10, 2008
By Joe Sonka

As I said last night, Obama is the only person that can fill this room. And he will….

MONDAY NIGHT. Louisville. 7:00. Louisville International Convention Center.

Barack Obama to Hold Rally in Louisville Monday Night

Senator to Continue Bluegrass State Tour on Tuesday

The Obama Campaign announced today that Senator Barack Obama will hold a rally in Louisville on Monday, May 12, at the Kentucky International Convention Center. Doors will open at 5 PM and the event is slated to begin at 7 PM. The event is free and open to the public, though an RSVP is encouraged. To RSVP please visit www.barackobama.com.

While no specific details are currently available, Senator Obama will hold additional events in the Bluegrass state on Tuesday, May 13th. Details for those events will be released as soon as they are available.

Information for Monday night’s rally can be found below.

MONDAY, MAY 12
Louisville, KY

RALLY WITH BARACK OBAMA
Kentucky International Convention Center
Hall 2C/2D
221 Fourth Street
Louisville, KY 40202

Doors open: 5:00 pm
Program begins: 7:00 pm

The event is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required but an RSVP is highly encouraged. To RSVP please visit www.barackobama.com <http://www.barackobama.com> .

Media Coverage: The event is open press. For credentials, please visit www.barackobama.com/mediarsvp.

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ABC: Obama passes Clinton in superdelegates

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May 9, 2008
By Joe Sonka

Can you say “woot“?

ABC News’ Karen Travers Reports: For the first time this campaign season, Barack Obama has surpassed Hillary Clinton’s support among superdelegates, according to the ABC News delegate estimate.

Sen. Obama, D-Ill., picked up two superdelegates this morning giving him a new metric to tout in addition to his current commanding leads in pledged delegates, popular votes, states won, and money raised.

Rep. Donald Payne, D-N.J., switched his endorsement from Clinton to Obama and Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-Ore., endorsed Obama. DeFazio was previously uncommitted.

With these endorsements, Obama has the support of 267 superdelegates and Clinton has 265 superdelegates.

Don’t let it get you down Hillary… you can still win!!!

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Obama!!!!!!!!!!! (UPDATE)

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May 7, 2008
By Joe Sonka


An absolutely HUGE night for Barack Obama!!!!!

A BLOWOUT victory in North Carolina…

And Indiana is not the blowout that Hillrod has been hoping for. It is within 4 points, and the BIG Gary-area has not even reported yet, which will be BIG for Obama. This could go under 2 points.

Wow.

There is literally no statistical way that Hillrod can win this nomination.

(but I kinda hope she stays in so Barack will campaign in Kentucky… so selfish of me :) )

UPDATE:

Hillary just declared tonight a victory in her speech.

D-E-L-U-S-I-O-N-A-L

UPDATE 2: That stampeding sound you hear is superdelegates running to the Obama camp.

UPDATE 3:

Wow. Obama might actually take Indiana. Lake County has 28% in, and Obama is up 18,000 there. He’s down 20,000 in the state. He’s going to WIN INDIANA if this keeps up.

Wow.

Hurry up and count your votes Lake County!!!

UPDATE 4:

Obama down only 16,000 with 44% still left in Lake County!!!

UPDATE 5:

Hillary’s first line tonight said that Indiana was the tiebreaker after she and Obama split PA and NC.

Whoops?

UPDATE 6:

MSNBC is reporting that Hillary has cancelled all appearances tomorrow. Hmmm.

UPDATE 7:

Open mouth, insert foot. Greg Stumbo:


 “We tend to support people that we know,” said state Rep. Greg Stumbo, D-Prestonsburg and a Clinton supporter. “We’re a very clannish state in a lot of ways.”

Greg, I know you’re an good guy, so please choose your words a little more carefully, OK?

UPDATE 8:

Hillary wins by a hair. Delegates basically split.

Huge night for Obama.

Woot!

UPDATE 9:

I’m calling it loud and clear. Hillary’s not the VP, but our concession to her will not be much of a concession in my mind.

General Wesley Clark

Obama picks him, we win comfortably and turn this country around. Woot.

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Wow. BIG Dem fundraiser Friday night in L’ville

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May 6, 2008
By Joe Sonka

All the big KY Dem names will be there Friday night in Louisville. Along with Hillrod. And maybe even Barack Obama??? Wowie. And I’ll be there on press row livebloggin! Woot!

You don’t want to miss the biggest Kentucky Democratic Party event of the year. Join us this Friday, May 9 at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville. Doors open at 6, the event begins at 7. Senator Hillary Clinton has confirmed and we are hopeful that Senator Barack Obama will confirm soon.

Please join Governor Steve Beshear, Lieutenant Governor Daniel Mongiardo, Congressman John Yarmuth, Congressman Ben Chandler, State Auditor Crit Luallen, Attorney General Jack Conway, State Treasurer Todd Hollenbach, and members of the General Assembly this Friday night. You will also have an opportunity to meet with Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate, U.S. Congress, State Senate, and State House. With your help, the Kentucky Democratic Party will have the necessary resources to support our candidates onto victory in November.

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Another Obama endorsement

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May 5, 2008
By Joe Sonka


Yes, not only does Barack Obama have the OC’s Ben MacKenzie campaigning for him here in KY, he’s now reportedly bringing in the big guns…

Kumar

Game. Set. Match.

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Meet the Pumpkin Head

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May 4, 2008
By Joe Sonka

Barack Obama was on Meet the Press this morning, and I must say that Tim Russert gave him some pretty softball questions, for the most part. It was almost like Russert was interviewing Cheney or McCain.

The first 15 minutes had to be devoted to Rev. Nutjob, of course. To do otherwise would be unprofessional and not very “serious”.

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