Chicago DUers we need to show up BIG, Barack to hold Saturday's rally in HYDE PARK . .

[wndycty]

. . .not only is this is home town its his (our) neighborhood. I think its important that we draw as many folks as possible and welcome him home as we head down the final stretch of this race.

http://my.barackobama.com/page/content/ChicagoRally/?source=invite

Here is the info:

We're very excited to announce that in addition to welcoming President Obama home to Chicago this Saturday, October 30th, the rally will feature a performance by acclaimed hip-hop artist Common.

If you haven't already done so, please RSVP to come, and get fired up for the final days of our Vote 2010 campaign.

Here are the details:

What: Moving America Forward Rally with
President Barack Obama
Musical guest Common

Where: Midway Plaisance Park
1130 Midway Plaisance North
Chicago, IL 60637

When: Saturday, October 30th
Doors open: 4:30 p.m.



http://il.barackobama.com/ChicagoRally

The event is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required, but an RSVP is encouraged. Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

For security reasons, please avoid bringing bags to the rally if at all possible -- you should expect airport-like security. No signs, banners, or laptops are permitted.

[texastoast]

1. JEALOUS! n/t

[Number23]

14. I second that emotion!

I would LOVE to be there!! :grr: :cry: :grr: :cry: :grr:

[jefferson_dem]

2. Good stuff...

Hopefully, POTUS can help propel Giannoulias across the finish line.

Have fun!

[elleng]

3. NEAT! Wish I were still there!

[jenmito]

4. I'm glad it'll start after the Stewart/Colbert rally ends. n/t

[prolesunited]

6. Chicago is having its own version

in Grant Park from 11 to 2, which leaves plenty of time to get to Hyde Park, which I'm sure will get packed. Long day, but sounds awesome!

[mucifer]

5. The last rally like that I was at was in Grant Park. I don't think he can out do that.

:) I will try to make it.

[prolesunited]

7. Yeah, I still get a warm, fuzzy feeling

every time I think about it. The crowd was Chicago at its finest. I remember spilling out into the street afterward with such joy.

[mucifer]

8. we sure didn't think in one year we could get a republican governor AND senator.

It's damn scary what's going on in our state.

[prolesunited]

9. It's not over yet

And I think this rally will definitely help. Frankly, the candidates are weak -- but still a hell of a lot better than the Republicans.

[impik]

10. How big is this space?

[frazzled]

11. Well, they held the World's Columbian Exposition there in 1893

It's a fairly narrow strip of land, but a mile long.




Wouldn't you know I'm going to be out of town this weekend.

[prolesunited]

12. I imagine they'll have Jumbotrons down the field

just like they did at the inaugural.

[golfguru]

13. If I was still in Chicago area, I would be there

but I am now 2000 miles away in Washington state
after spending 30+ years in Chicago area which I loved.
I have shaken hands with Mayor Daly (the senior).
(the climate did me in finally)

[wndycty]

15. Wednesday morning kick

:kick:

[AngryAmish]

16. Gonna be sunny

but I'll be golfing.

[wndycty]

17. Wednesday morning kick

:kick:

[livetohike]

18. Kick

:kick:

[saltpoint]

19. Kick, because one of the last media images the nation

sees before Tuesday's election should be a perfectly huge and enthusiastic crowd of pro-Obama Democrats.

Plus afterward there's a thousand great restaurants to have a bite to eat in around Chicago.

[wndycty]

20. Yup, yup!

:kick:

[JNelson6563]

21. Lucky Chicago!

:toast:

[SemiCharmedQuark]

22. My mom and I are going. My husband too if he doesnt have to work.

[DemocraticPilgrim]

23. Exactly Chicago has got to represent, it's good for tourism too.