Elections Obama in Springfield Missouri on Saturday

**BigRedChief** · 10-31-2008, 09:32 AM

This Saturday, November 1st, please join Barack and Michelle Obama in Springfield, where they will talk about their vision for creating the kind of change we need.

Change We Need Rally
with Barack and Michelle Obama

Parkview High School
JFK Stadium
516 Meadowmere Street
Springfield, Missouri 65807

Saturday, November 1st
Doors Open: 6:00 p.m.

http://mo.barackobama.com/SpringfieldChange

This event is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required; however, an RSVP is strongly encouraged.

For security reasons, do not bring bags or umbrellas. Please limit personal items. No signs or banners allowed.

**BigRedChief** · 11-02-2008, 01:32 AM

**BigRedChief** · 11-02-2008, 01:34 AM

Logical · 11-02-2008, 01:37 AM

So how was attendance at the event. Did anyone go and if so what was your impression of the speech?

**BigRedChief** · 11-02-2008, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by CRONUS

So how was attendance at the event. Did anyone go and if so what was your impression of the speech?

I live in KC.

But it was an overflow crowd. They delayed the start so more people could get within hearing his voice and speech.

My mom has lived down there all her life. Hard core Republican. She's voting for Obama.

Logical · 11-02-2008, 01:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

I live in KC.

But it was an overflow crowd. They delayed the start so more people could get within hearing his voice and speech.

My mom has lived down there all her life. Hard core Republican. She's voting for Obama.

Thanks for the info, cool that your Mom is voting Obama.

**BigRedChief** · 11-02-2008, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CRONUS

Thanks for the info, cool that your Mom is voting Obama.

My 16 year old son schleped down to her and turned her vote. He made this too.

Woodrow Call · 11-02-2008, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CRONUS

So how was attendance at the event. Did anyone go and if so what was your impression of the speech?

"Springfield Public Schools officials estimated the crowd between 35,000 and 40,000."

http://www.news-leader.com/article/2...OGS09/81101031

Those are ridiculous numbers for this part of the state.

tiptap · 11-02-2008, 05:37 AM

John F. Kennedy stadium is just west of Parkview High School. At 8:00, an hour before start, the line to get in was from the gate all the way filling one lane of three, all the way to Grand, 8 blocks, near Bass Pro, turning the corner at Sunshine and reaching 10 blocks going east but just on the sidewalk there. And the stadium bleachers were already full. I didn't know there were that many Democrats in 6 counties. Plenty of t-shirts and buttons and a totally civil crowd.

tiptap · 11-02-2008, 05:41 AM

By comparison the Palin rally a week earlier at Bass Pro got around 15,000 and the line simply turn around the outside of the Building. No small event but was outscaled by the Obama rally.

**BigRedChief** · 11-02-2008, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tiptap

John F. Kennedy stadium is just west of Parkview High School. At 8:00, an hour before start, the line to get in was from the gate all the way filling one lane of three, all the way to Grand, 8 blocks, near Bass Pro, turning the corner at Sunshine and reaching 10 blocks going east but just on the sidewalk there. And the stadium bleachers were already full. I didn't know there were that many Democrats in 6 counties. Plenty of t-shirts and buttons and a totally civil crowd.

Any pictures of the crowd?

**dirk digler** · 11-02-2008, 07:00 AM

Obama is listening to Claire McCaskill because this is exactly what she did to win her Senate seat.

**BigRedChief** · 11-02-2008, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dirk digler

Obama is listening to Claire McCaskill because this is exactly what she did to win her Senate seat.

I tell ya how I know McCain is in real trouble....Both my Mom and Mother-in-law(Hard core and I mean hard core Republicans) that live down there in that deep red area are voting for Obama.

max sleeper · 11-02-2008, 07:54 AM

The wife and I took our 6 month old to this rally last night. It was great the people were awesome. Black and white and everyone came together. The locals could not believe the size of the crowd. The whole event went very smooth. We were down on the field to the right of Barack and had a great view of the stage. Jay Nixon, Robin Carnahan and Clair M. (not even gonna try and spell that) all spoke. There were people like us from Arkansas, Oklahoma,Kansas, Texas and we saw plates from Wyoming, NY,and ALASKA!!! Only three small McCain protesters..one mother and daughter walking with Abortion signs, one car with Obama bad type stuff .com crap signs, and A FRIGGIN WHITE LEXUS SUV with McCain signs all over it and the lady driving was doing a loop of the crowd. Lot's of Boomers and tons of young America. We all had the feeling of something special was gonna happen. A great night and SW MO... you should be proud!!!! Go Chiefs!

**BigRedChief** · 11-02-2008, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dirk digler

Obama is listening to Claire McCaskill because this is exactly what she did to win her Senate seat.

He's still in Missouri today. Somewhere in northern Missouri still following the McCaskill political path to victory in Missouri.

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11-02-2008, 05:37 AM	#9
tiptap Is this it? Join Date: Jan 2004 Casino cash: $18994	John F. Kennedy stadium is just west of Parkview High School. At 8:00, an hour before start, the line to get in was from the gate all the way filling one lane of three, all the way to Grand, 8 blocks, near Bass Pro, turning the corner at Sunshine and reaching 10 blocks going east but just on the sidewalk there. And the stadium bleachers were already full. I didn't know there were that many Democrats in 6 counties. Plenty of t-shirts and buttons and a totally civil crowd. __________________ Even a superstitious man has certain inalienable rights. He has a right to harbor and indulge his imbecilities as long as he pleases. . . He has a right to argue for them as eloquently as he can, in season and out of season. He has a right to teach them to his children. But certainly he has no right to be protected against the free criticism of those who do not hold them. He has no right to demand that they be treated as sacred. He has no right to preach them without challenge." -H.L. Mencken
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11-02-2008, 05:41 AM	#10
tiptap Is this it? Join Date: Jan 2004 Casino cash: $18994	By comparison the Palin rally a week earlier at Bass Pro got around 15,000 and the line simply turn around the outside of the Building. No small event but was outscaled by the Obama rally. __________________ Even a superstitious man has certain inalienable rights. He has a right to harbor and indulge his imbecilities as long as he pleases. . . He has a right to argue for them as eloquently as he can, in season and out of season. He has a right to teach them to his children. But certainly he has no right to be protected against the free criticism of those who do not hold them. He has no right to demand that they be treated as sacred. He has no right to preach them without challenge." -H.L. Mencken
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11-02-2008, 07:54 AM	#14
max sleeper Crappie Killer Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: kings river Casino cash: $2688	The wife and I took our 6 month old to this rally last night. It was great the people were awesome. Black and white and everyone came together. The locals could not believe the size of the crowd. The whole event went very smooth. We were down on the field to the right of Barack and had a great view of the stage. Jay Nixon, Robin Carnahan and Clair M. (not even gonna try and spell that) all spoke. There were people like us from Arkansas, Oklahoma,Kansas, Texas and we saw plates from Wyoming, NY,and ALASKA!!! Only three small McCain protesters..one mother and daughter walking with Abortion signs, one car with Obama bad type stuff .com crap signs, and A FRIGGIN WHITE LEXUS SUV with McCain signs all over it and the lady driving was doing a loop of the crowd. Lot's of Boomers and tons of young America. We all had the feeling of something special was gonna happen. A great night and SW MO... you should be proud!!!! Go Chiefs! Last edited by max sleeper; 11-02-2008 at 07:55 AM.. Reason: Spalling is not mi strong sute.
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