I just went to an Obama fundraiser in Madison, WI

[undeterred]

And it was fun because we have such great people here. Obama is coming to town tomorrow. But I have to tell you that this was mostly political people so I know for a fact that for at least half of us he was not our first choice. You could not tell that from the enthusiasm. The bitterness of losing Kucinich and Edwards was not visible. This was not a cult following, this was people from the various camps pulling together for the man of the hour, because he is the one we believe will end the war.

John Nichols and Congresswoman Gwen Moore of Milwaukee were two of our cheerleaders... our primary is Tuesday, February 19, and it matters. Both Clinton and Obama are coming for a pricey event in Milwaukee next weekend.

:kick:

[DB1]

1. very much like WA State last week. very good vibes. n/t

[MadMaddie]

3. I am on the East side of Seattle and the caucus was awsome.

I agree very good Vibes.

[Coexist]

2. that is so nice to hear!

he was not first for a lot of us, but I am not at all disappointed I ended up here.

[book_worm]

4. I will see him at Kohl Center tomorrow night!

[undeterred]

6. Enjoy~!

I am going to stay home and listen on our local Air America- I just heard they will carry it. Parking is 2 blocks away, speakers don't start until 8. But at least I will hear him. And when he comes for the huge rally right before he wins the election, I will be volunteering in the front!

[MadBadger]

7. What time are you going?

[book_worm]

14. I work close by so will walk over around six

I think gates open at 6:30.

[MadBadger]

17. Yea, class ends for me at 4, so I'm gonna head over there then. Im expecting a huge crowd.

[undeterred]

18. This may be worse traffic than a Saturday Badger football game!

[DB1]

8. I suggest you get there early. Seattles Key arena was overflow and....

thousands could not get in, but they got to listen at an area nearby and that crowd was just as energized I was told by man in his 60's who was there. And that was 11 am on a friday!!!!

[MadBadger]

9. How early do you suggest?

[undeterred]

11. Doors open at 6:15 pm and it was minus four degrees today.

I haven't seen a forecast for tomorrow.

[MadBadger]

12. 16 degrees and Snowing!

I have planned to go at 4:15.

[DB1]

13. 2 hours , pack a lunch and expect to have a great time....Obama at ...

the Key noticed a women was getting faint and stopped everything to make she had water and EMT if she needed it, is so aware of his surroundings it is impressive. She probably skipped breakfast and got that classic low blood sugar pasty look. I don't know why my last post entered twice, hope this one doesn't!

[MadBadger]

15. He did the same thing 3 times when he came to Madison in October

He then said that he's really knocking them off their feet.

[DB1]

10. I suggest you get there early. Seattles Key arena was overflow and....

thousands could not get in, but they got to listen at an area nearby and that crowd was just as energized I was told by man in his 60's who was there. And that was 11 am on a friday!!!!

[Cha]

5. John Nichols has good insight..

I found this on his blog today..interesting..

<snip>
Barack Obama had planned to veer off the "Potomac Primary" campaign trail after his last rally in Baltimore tonight and fly to Chapel Hill for a private meeting with John Edwards. Scheduling conflicts scrapped that scheme, but count on Obama to make a meeting happen in short order.

Obama wants the former North Carolina senator's endorsement. Badly.

Why? Check this out:

~More~
http://www.thenation.com/blogs/thebeat

[stillcool]

16. my husband heard on one...

of those talk shows that he didn't go because the press were camped out all over the place ..copters etc..

[GalleryGod]

19. I Recall my first: For BOBBY!

Have fun...feel the power...go get 'em!:patriot:

[EFerrari]

25. Mine, too. At the Cow Palace. I got to stay up late!

lol

Get'em when they're young. :)

[ginnyinWI]

20. I wish there were a free event in the Milwaukee area

Cause I'd find a way to go. But $100 bucks for that event is a bit too much. I'd rather give it to the Obama campaign.

[Yael]

21. I believe that money DOES go to the campaign

Unless it is a local/state fundraiser

[undeterred]

22. The pricey event I was referring to is put on by the State Party

(Democratic Party of Wisconsin) and the money goes to them.

[Yael]

23. Thats a little high for people like me for the state party

[undeterred]

24. With prices like these

Ticket to gala: $100 ($125 at the door)
Ticket to gala and pre-reception: $250 ($300 at the door)
Two tickets to pre-reception and gala: $ 450 ($600 at the door)

I need a rich date.

[Yael]

26. Ouch!!

[ginnyinWI]

27. I think it is to raise money for the state Dem party.

here: http://www.wisdems.org/ht/d/sp/i/1128237/pid/1128237