Slog - Comments on Joe Biden Coming to Tacoma http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/joe_biden_coming_to_tacoma Democratic Vice Presidential candidate Joe Biden will be at Tacoma's Cheney Stadium on Sunday (where I predict he will not miss the opportunity for a site-appropriate Dick Cheney joke). But here's the question: Why is Biden spending a day—or part of a day—in Washington State, where polls show Obama up by a healthy margin? I've sent the question to a local Obama spokesman, but while I wait for an answer, here's my theory: It never hurts to rally the faithful. And stopping in Pierce County also gives Biden an opportunity to talk up Gov. Christine Gregoire, who was a relatively... Copyright 2008 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 08:10:36 -0800 Sat, 18 Oct 2008 15:48:51 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Comment by Julie in Chicago I would guess exactly what you said about the Governor race (and other down ticket races). Plus fundraising and rallying the troops to volunteer at phone banks/in swing states.

]]> Julie in Chicago http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/joe_biden_coming_to_tacoma#c1177362 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/joe_biden_coming_to_tacoma#c1177362 2008 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 08:20:54 -0800 Comment by Ziggity Rally the faithful, then ask them to make get-out-the-vote calls to battleground states. Like West Virginia.

]]> Ziggity http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/joe_biden_coming_to_tacoma#c1177368 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/joe_biden_coming_to_tacoma#c1177368 2008 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 08:23:24 -0800 Comment by john Because it is October 17 and not November 5.

]]> john http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/joe_biden_coming_to_tacoma#c1177372 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/joe_biden_coming_to_tacoma#c1177372 2008 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 08:26:06 -0800 Comment by Suze MEGA fundraiser that night-- $1,000 to get you in the door, $25,000 to schmooze. Dave Matthews is playing. Might as well maximize your time and throw one to the people. I'm leaving Seattle at 9 to go wait in line because this campaign, for me, has been all about ridiculous line waiting. This is bigger than the Beatles. JOEBAMA!

]]> Suze http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/joe_biden_coming_to_tacoma#c1177373 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/joe_biden_coming_to_tacoma#c1177373 2008 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 08:26:38 -0800 Comment by Bryce Beamish My parents are a good example of how strange the balancing act in our state is right now. They're life long, small town republican leaning "independents". They've recently decided to vote for Obama, but they love Dino Rossi. Biden's stumping for Gregoire might actually make them not vote for Obama.

Ugh.

]]> Bryce Beamish http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/joe_biden_coming_to_tacoma#c1177379 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/joe_biden_coming_to_tacoma#c1177379 2008 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 08:33:43 -0800 Comment by AJ @5: I have a feeling that, in the grand scheme of things, that won't really matter much.

I think it would be great for Joe Biden to come up and say "We need Chris Gregoire in office, we need her to keep Amurrica on the right track. Dino Rossi would be a step in the wrong direction. Is there something Washington needs? Infrastructure help? Transportation assistance? A basketball tema? A Obama-Gregoire coalition can make it happen."

]]> AJ http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/joe_biden_coming_to_tacoma#c1177398 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/joe_biden_coming_to_tacoma#c1177398 2008 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 08:56:32 -0800 Comment by blackhook "Because it is October 17 and not November 5."

I think john nailed it. We can't take anything for granted.

]]> blackhook http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/joe_biden_coming_to_tacoma#c1177415 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/joe_biden_coming_to_tacoma#c1177415 2008 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 09:11:01 -0800 Comment by max solomon Gregoire's finally woken up.

]]> max solomon http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/joe_biden_coming_to_tacoma#c1177417 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/joe_biden_coming_to_tacoma#c1177417 2008 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 09:11:30 -0800 Comment by kerri harrop Taking anything for granted right now is a sure mistake and Gregoire needs the help. Nothing is a done deal

I am impressed by the Obama/Biden campaign. The heat is on, with no signs of slowing down. Get some.

]]> kerri harrop http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/joe_biden_coming_to_tacoma#c1177425 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/joe_biden_coming_to_tacoma#c1177425 2008 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 09:19:36 -0800 Comment by Seajay I might go just to hear Mr Biden talk again about that "three-letter word: J-O-B-S." LMAO!

]]> Seajay http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/joe_biden_coming_to_tacoma#c1177454 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/joe_biden_coming_to_tacoma#c1177454 2008 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 09:47:21 -0800 Comment by Val Klezmer Out local blue incumbents are about to get slaughtered. We need Joe here to get it crackin! This state is so strange.

]]> Val Klezmer http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/joe_biden_coming_to_tacoma#c1177474 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/joe_biden_coming_to_tacoma#c1177474 2008 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 10:08:23 -0800 Comment by inkweary It's is all about money and visibility. Gregoire needs more visibility and that takes money and Obama's campaign is one of if not the most expensive ever. I see many more ads on TV pro-Rossi than Gregoire, she and the state Dems needs to saturate the airwaves in the next couple of weeks..

]]> inkweary http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/joe_biden_coming_to_tacoma#c1177518 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/joe_biden_coming_to_tacoma#c1177518 2008 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 10:43:39 -0800 Comment by Will in Seattle It's for the down ticket D wins!

Oh, already voted postage-free at the U Dist drop box location.

Woo Hoo!

]]> Will in Seattle http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/joe_biden_coming_to_tacoma#c1177540 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/joe_biden_coming_to_tacoma#c1177540 2008 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 11:01:27 -0800 Comment by mirror Seriously, Obama's camapaign owes Gregoire a high profile visit for coming out strong for him on the eve of caucuses. I'm glad to see they are trying to pay their debts.

]]> mirror http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/joe_biden_coming_to_tacoma#c1177627 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/joe_biden_coming_to_tacoma#c1177627 2008 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 12:07:55 -0800 Comment by Valpey Actually, Obama/Biden is up by a "healthy margin" in quite a few states. Obama/Biden can afford to lose MO, FL, OH, NC, NV, CO, and NM (all places they lead). They would still win all Kerry states plus Iowa and Virgina and consequentially, the election. Solidifying support in the "Leaning Obama" states is completely appropriate at this point in time. The closest "Battleground States" will be seeing such an overwhelming amount of political attention paid to them in the next two and a half weeks it is prudent of their campaign to let us know they still care. Also, Tacoma is a much smarter play then Seattle in terms of impact.

]]> Valpey http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/joe_biden_coming_to_tacoma#c1178039 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/joe_biden_coming_to_tacoma#c1178039 2008 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 21:21:15 -0800 Comment by Trev What early Obama endorsement? You mean the one she made at the KeyArena rally the day before the caucuses?

]]> Trev http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/joe_biden_coming_to_tacoma#c1178254 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/joe_biden_coming_to_tacoma#c1178254 2008 Sat, 18 Oct 2008 15:48:51 -0800