Slog - Comments on Obama Opens a WA Campaign Office http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/obama_opens_a_wa_campaign_office The press release: January 9, 2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Seattle, WA- The Obama For America campaign will host an office opening ceremony for members of the community and the local media on Saturday, January 12 at 11:00 a.m. Located on the 3rd floor of the Howard Building at 614 First Avenue in Pioneer Square, the office will serve as a home base for Obama supporters in Washington state to continue building grassroots support leading up to the February 9th caucuses. UPDATE c/o David Postman: Barack Obama’s presidential campaign has appointed Grant Lahmann to be Washington state director. Lahmann was in... Copyright 2008 Wed, 09 Jan 2008 16:00:29 -0800 Sat, 12 Jan 2008 07:23:25 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Comment by Will in Seattle Can we get pictures of the building?

Maybe with commentary on the architecture?

]]> Will in Seattle http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/obama_opens_a_wa_campaign_office#c895090 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/obama_opens_a_wa_campaign_office#c895090 2008 Wed, 09 Jan 2008 16:21:37 -0800 Comment by Poll Watcher Pretty genius to be having an event in this town right before the Seahawks play a playoff game.

]]> Poll Watcher http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/obama_opens_a_wa_campaign_office#c895107 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/obama_opens_a_wa_campaign_office#c895107 2008 Wed, 09 Jan 2008 16:30:17 -0800 Comment by N in Seattle Is this the real Obama organization, or the "grassroots" locals once again?

]]> N in Seattle http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/obama_opens_a_wa_campaign_office#c895118 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/obama_opens_a_wa_campaign_office#c895118 2008 Wed, 09 Jan 2008 16:36:46 -0800 Comment by campaign lady This is NOT the national campaign... this office will be run by the grassroots locals.

]]> campaign lady http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/obama_opens_a_wa_campaign_office#c895133 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/obama_opens_a_wa_campaign_office#c895133 2008 Wed, 09 Jan 2008 16:45:33 -0800 Comment by whatever Is this a really long movie review?

]]> whatever http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/obama_opens_a_wa_campaign_office#c895190 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/obama_opens_a_wa_campaign_office#c895190 2008 Wed, 09 Jan 2008 17:24:43 -0800 Comment by Will in Seattle No, I think it's the official organization.

]]> Will in Seattle http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/obama_opens_a_wa_campaign_office#c895212 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/obama_opens_a_wa_campaign_office#c895212 2008 Wed, 09 Jan 2008 17:39:43 -0800 Comment by watcher How dumb is it for them to have ANY resources in Washington right now...

]]> watcher http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/obama_opens_a_wa_campaign_office#c895226 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/obama_opens_a_wa_campaign_office#c895226 2008 Wed, 09 Jan 2008 17:49:24 -0800 Comment by elganador How dumb is it that they're doing it right at the same time the 36th District is teaching people how to caucus. Seems like all 36th LD PCOs who'd want to come to that should be in the caucus training instead.

]]> elganador http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/obama_opens_a_wa_campaign_office#c895245 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/obama_opens_a_wa_campaign_office#c895245 2008 Wed, 09 Jan 2008 18:03:48 -0800 Comment by switzerblog How many times have we seen press releases about Obama "campaign" offices being opened? Can the media do a little background and be sure they're talking to campaign folks vs. people just acting on their own? Given the address, it sounds like the campaign is sending an official rep to sit in the unofficial office and, hopefully, give some order to the goings-on here.

]]> switzerblog http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/obama_opens_a_wa_campaign_office#c895253 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/obama_opens_a_wa_campaign_office#c895253 2008 Wed, 09 Jan 2008 18:14:45 -0800 Comment by Cale great! will they talk about what his plans are once he is president?

]]> Cale http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/obama_opens_a_wa_campaign_office#c895297 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/obama_opens_a_wa_campaign_office#c895297 2008 Wed, 09 Jan 2008 18:51:16 -0800 Comment by Graham There will be an official director, the office itself has been in place through grassroots volunteers for awhile, and will be kicking into official gear shortly.

This is a very smart move, as the campaign will not be pouring money in to the office, but will have some official presence and guidance (in what is an already quite well-organized grassroots movement.)

And you're a fool if you think it's silly to be prepared in our state. We are four days after Super Tuesday. By the way things are going, there is a very good chance that our state will matter, as the battle can rage on beyond February 5th very easily this year. We're the second largest state delegate-wise of the 10 states and territories voting/caucusing on the 9th.

]]> Graham http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/obama_opens_a_wa_campaign_office#c895384 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/obama_opens_a_wa_campaign_office#c895384 2008 Wed, 09 Jan 2008 21:43:11 -0800 Comment by ivan Grant Lahmann is as grass-roots as it gets. He isn't some hired suit from "back east." He's from here, knows here, worked here, and he delivers the goods.

The Obama campaign had some terrific, battle-tested field workers from Washington on the ground in Iowa, and Obama supporters ahould be damn glad to have Grant working in this state. I worked with him before and vouch for him totally.

]]> ivan http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/obama_opens_a_wa_campaign_office#c895432 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/obama_opens_a_wa_campaign_office#c895432 2008 Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:40:56 -0800 Comment by Jean Buckner PLEASE KNOW THAT I AM AN OBAMMA SUPPORTER AND THAT OTHERS ARE USING “HIS CHURCH” TO DISCREDIT HIM. SEE THE E-MAIL BELOW (WHICH I RECEIVED FROM A FAMILY MEMBER!!!) AND PLEASE FORWARD TO OBAMA's Washington State Headquarters - or provide their e-mail or website.


THanks,

Jean Buckner
Obama's Church

Obama mentioned his church during his appearance with Oprah. It's the Trinity Church of Christ. I found this interesting.

Obama's church:
Please read and go to this church's website and read what is written there. It is very alarming.
Barack Obama is a member of this church and is running for President of the U.S. If you look at the first page of their website, you will learn that this congregation has a non-negotiable
commitment to Africa . No where is AMERICA even mentioned. Notice too, what color you will need to be if you should want to join
Obama's church... B-L-A-C-K!!! Doesn't look like his choice of religion has improved much over his (former?) Muslim upbringing.
Strip away his nice looks, the big smile and smooth talk and what do you get? Certainly a racist, as plainly defined by the stated position of his church! I cannot believe this has not been all over the TV and newspapers.
This is why it is so important to pass this message along to all of
our family & friends. To think that Obama has even the slightest
chance to be elected run for the presidency, is really scary.

Click on the link below:
This is the web page for the church to which Barack Obama belongs.
www.tucc.org/about.



]]> Jean Buckner http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/obama_opens_a_wa_campaign_office#c897509 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/obama_opens_a_wa_campaign_office#c897509 2008 Sat, 12 Jan 2008 07:23:25 -0800