Move over Denver Broncos. This looks like a good idea if it happens. Republicans always play the media game the best and this is something that will be a media sensation.
Barack Obama’s campaign is considering moving his nomination acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention from the Pepsi Center to Invesco Field at Mile High to allow tens of thousands to witness the historic moment, sources say.
The move would mark a major departure from tradition, but would be in keeping with the candidate’s desire to build a large grass-roots campaign focused on “change.”
Invesco Field, home of the Denver Broncos, seats 76,125 and presumably several thousand more could fit on the field. The Pepsi Center holds less than 20,000 and is to be restricted to delegates, media, high-dollar donors and guests of the Democratic Party
How many people do you think would come to see McCain at an event like this?
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They could fill it if Cindy gave everyone $100 plus gas money.
McCain? Don’t make me laugh.. if they did that, they’d bus people in from …somewhere. But Obama will fill it.
Substance. I miss you.
McCain couldn’t fill one of the men’s rooms at Mile High…he’d get maybe two attendees: Larry Craig and his wide stance.
Seems like a great idea if the stadium is mostly filled. But what happens if it is only 1/4 filled, or 1/2?
I love it. Mc Sames’ people will bug out. I can hear them calling it a stunt and the like.
By the way, it’s a good day to think of our people overseas and to commit to working our reps to get them home asap.
Professor Frink @ 6, working our reps to get them to bring our soldiers home is a great idea. Only our reps have other plans - starting a war with Iran is their main agenda these days.
McPapen’s got a less-enthusiastic base, and an older one, as well. My guess? Less than a quarter of Obama’s crowd on a bad day.
PoorRichard @ 5:
PoorRichard, I don’t think there is much chance of that. I live in Toronto. Canada. I’m can’t vote in any primary or in your general election; but I know that this will be a historic moment.
As soon as I heard that the stadium was a possibility, I called a friend in the Democratic Party to let him know that if it happens I want tickets. I’ll drive from Toronto to Denver, sleep in my car, whatever it takes. I want to be there.
I have no doubt they will fill it, and by August it will be the hottest ticket on this side of the world.
maby it might get filled up for obama after all his selling out of the constitution , but it may take the rev billy graham giveing the obama faitfull his hell and brimstone sermon to do it, pop corn cracker jacks pepsi beer, hurray hurray before its all gone, just like your civil rights!
I think this would be a good move on Obama’s part. Besides, I live close to that area and its difficult to find parking for the Pepsi Center even on a good day. With Invesco Field, there is already plenty of parking, plus its easily seen from I-25 so people will find it easier especially if they are from out of town. Finding a good hotel won’t be a problem either though they are booked well in advance and there are plenty of places to get decent meals.
Thats the logistical side of the house. As for Obama packing them in, I think that is a sure bet. Denver has loads of Obama supporters and many attend the college that I attend which is close by along with several other colleges and universities in the area.
And Proffessor Frink here’s a link to a list of the co-sponsors to get the Iran war started. Some of the names may surprise you. I know they did me.
http://www.govtrack.us/congres.....=hc110-362
xoites defends Constitution @ 3:
Yeah, but I must admit it feels good - like the 4th of July Pops I’m listening to today.
To McCain, “supporters” are the socks he wears to make sure the blood in his body makes the return trip to his brain. Unfortunately, he often forgets to wear them, causing him to deny what he said after he admitted he said it, after he claimed to be misquoted, after he admitted what he said, after he denied he ever said it.
Terrible @ 12:
Barney Frank, Robert Wexler??? WTF?
having the convention at invesco field will allow them to bring the ticket cost down hopefully….
i can hear the GOP/RNC now when he fills the place
they will try to belittle him by calling him a “rock star” gives great speeches.blahblah…..this has potential to send a message if he can pull it off.
xoites defends Constitution @ 3:
i heart xoites
This is marvelous.
I wonder who he’ll get for his opening act.
How about the Donnie McClurkin choir?
GREAT IDEA!!!!!!
John McCain could fill the wiring closet next to the International broadcast booth….
This is an excellent idea, I imagine that they could either fill the bottom level & most of the top level or do what Live Earth New Jersey did and open 3/4 of the stadium (top & bottom)…and have the stage at the closed end.
Oh….buck_fush…that’s already been planned, the pre-party introductions for the Republican convention are scheduled for the exact same bathroom stall, Larry Craig will be processing the new arrivals….
Oh, another thing that will go in Obama’s favor if he can pull it off is the fact that Invesco Field is known for its rowdy football fans. The stadium literally shakes when the Bronco fans in a frenzy. Obama could have the same effect. All of the cameras will be shaking and it will be shown live on television. That to is a big statement and its one that I doubt McCain supporters could pull off.
Isawthelight @ 18:
I’ll be waitin’ fer the halftime show…maybe the “Obama girl” will have a “wardrobe malfunction” this time!!!
buck_fush @ 4:
That’s not nice. McKept could easily draw 6 or 700.
“How many people do you think would come to see McCain at an event like this?”
Everyone on the payroll. Same as always.
grass-roots campaign focused on “change.”
Right
An outstanding idea if it were a dome stadium. But it is not.
You have to take into consideration the fact that you could have extremely poor weather conditions during this event. Having said that, I still think they should go for it. 76K responding to Obama on that historic night would be kick ass, wet or dry.
This is a great idea. Considering how secretive and closed off the Bush Administration is, having a candidate that wants to be out in a stadium with the people is another way of showing how his administration is going to change things. My guess is that he won’t make those in attendance sign a loyalty pledge…
Of course we still need to get Obama to change his mind on the FISA bill…
Hey, at least we here in Denver would be able to see at least one winner on that field this year! Not that we would pay the ticket price/ransom–or how about fansom as a new term for demanding that people spending $60 just to sit in the nose-bleed seats for a football game–to actually go to a Broncos game. Certainly would be worth it to see Obama make history. Who cares what the Repugs think! They would find something wrong with the way Obama crosses the street. Really, it would force their hand to do the same thing, but Bush McAint putting 80,000 people to sleep might look embarrassing on tv.
“How many people do you think would come to see McCain at an event like this?”
Do crickets count?
It is headlines like this that are the reason that Mr. Humanitarian himself..
Jesse Hatemonger Helms is no longer with us.
On the flip side, Falwell and Dahmer have someone to have a circle jerk with.
this suits obama’s style nicely. it is a shrewd political move.
The Fisa bill ain’t that big an issue, like I have argued previously, as liberals/democrats we cannot expect everything in the current political climate. We should for once unite around a candidate because he is a Democrat and so are we. The more people to see Senator Obama accept the nomination the better, it is bound to have some psychological impact on Senator McCain.
I’d drive to Denver for that. It’s only… 18 hours from Portland. Fuck it, why not?
PoorRichard @ 5:
He had 70,000+ in Oregon, and for an event like this, he’ll easily fill it. The first thing I thought of when I saw this article was whether I could go. Never mind that I live on the east coast and wouldn’t be able to afford the plane ticket, I thought realistically “can I make it?” I bet there are still people left over.
How many age jokes can you get on one thread? There are lots of septuagenarians and folk that love ‘em out there — and so far, I believe their right to vote has not been taken away. So why are the obama fans — real/and the Axelrod employees — always bashing the age thing? I mean why not go after his turkey neck waddle — that is so much more tasteful and intelligent. Makes ya wanna sign right up and join such a great sorority — to follow and believe………….
God, I hate corporate names for arenas. You can’t tell where they are, and when mergers occur they change the name again! Screw corporate “donations”–play fair with the people instead.
I think over 100,000 will come and that the parking lots and surrounding roads will be jammed with people.
It happened in every city in the Northwest that Obama visited. The news just didn’t show it. Outside our local area that is.
They only showed Portland. But it was like that everywhere he went. As big as 1992 when Clinton came to town.
It’s obvious to me that the American people prefer Democrats and set their heart son their sleeves when a handsome smart LIBERAL comes forward to help. Americans are like children believing in Santa Clause and Barak is playing the role for them… like Bill Clinton did in his day.
It will take a little while, but the wily Republicans will set their snare to corral and trap Obama too. The question is will he fall into the trap and will WE THE PEOPLE get thrown to the corporate wolves again?
I have little hope we won’t.
Happy Fourth of July. I prefer to celebrate Faulkes Day.
At least Jessie Helms died today. That’s one less gigantic hunk of hate in our midst.
to hell with him I say.
i’m there!
for psychological warfare!
mudshark @ 15:
That’s what I’m talking about! I damn near shit when I saw Wexler on there! Have they read this bill or are they really ready to set up a blockade of Iran? Do they actually think such an act would not cause extreme problems? WTF indeed! It’s as if they’re begging for a WWIII.
site monitor, sorry to go a bit OT but I’m gravely concerned for the future of my freedom and liberty today.
Terrible @ 40:
I am every day.
http://myfightfordemocracy.blo.....-2007.html
Crian Padayachee @ 32:
not a big issue….?
no?
not expect everything?
no?
hmm, maybe you’re right. maybe a govt-corporate cabal spying on americans without a court order is not a big deal. and, i suppose, not holding corporate interests to same the accountability as the citizens is just and fair.
there is supporting a candidate and their is submitting to a candidate. the two are not the same.
Oh, please, please, pretty please. Go for it, Dems!
V for Vonnegut @ 26:
Actually a full house there in bad weather would make that much more better as far as impact I think.
Samson- @ 42:
drat: ‘there is’– not ‘their is’
When he walks up to the podium he should take a very long pause and wait the ten minutes or so for the applause to start dying down.
Then he should say, “Fuck Yeah! I’m doin’ it live!”
:)
mudshark @ 15:
Hey Muddy,
I live in Wexler’s district and was puzzled. However, deep in the verbiage of the bill is this:
“Whereas nothing in this resolution shall be construed as an authorization of the use of force against Iran: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That Congress–
(1) declares that preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapons capability, through all appropriate economic, political, and diplomatic means, is vital to the national security interests of the United States and must be dealt with urgently;”
whether or not Bush actually follows that remains to be seen. Full link here:
http://www.govtrack.us/congres.....=hc110-362
Happy 4th everyone
Obama to speak at a Stadium, you say? A Media Sensation? Will probably pack an 80,000+ house?
Well, yeah.
despite my obama critiques, i think that an obama speech at mile high stadium could be one of the most memorable events of our lifetimes.
“How many people do you think would come to see McCain at an event like this?”
Lime-green backdrop: Complimentary