swamppolitics.com - 10/21/2008
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by John McCormick , developing
Sen. Barack Obama's presidential campaign will hold what it hopes will be an Election Night celebration in Grant Park in Chicago, a large space that hosted a papal visit in 1979.
An Obama aide confirmed the location this morning, but said logistical details ...
cbs2chicago.com - 10/16/2008
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CHICAGO (CBS) ― It's not a done deal
yet, but all indications are that campaign officials are...
leaning toward Hutchinson Field on the south end of Grant Park as the site of their election night party. The field is home to softball diamonds, the ...
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Obama Election Night Party Likely In Grant Park
cbs2chicago.com - 10/23/2008
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cbs2chicago.com —
City Vows To Bill Obama Campaign For All
Costs Associated With Massive Outdoor Bash CHICAGO (CBS) ―...
Election Day is less than two weeks away, and Chicago could be home to the biggest political party in the country. Construction is underway for a ...
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Election Night In Grant Park: Construction Begins
chicagotribune.com - 10/23/2008
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"They have assured us that they're willing to
pay," said Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications...
spokeswoman Jennifer Martinez, adding that the city had yet to hit the total button. "We're still outlining what some of these things ...
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Obama campaign promising to pick up Grant Park rally tab -
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Shakesville —
Obama will spend election night in Grant Park for what one hopes will be a victory celebration. Ben Bernanke endorses Obama. And Ta-Nehisi Coates notices how much Barack Obama looks like his grandfather. In other news, John McCain is still a giant asshole.
Obama to the MSM: Want access to my campaign on election night? Pay up.
Sister Toldjah —
... press during future WH daily press briefings, should Obama get elected? Make sure to read Sweet’s entire post for the “price list.” Sadly, there are mainstream media outlets out there so hungry for a piece of The One that they’ll do just about anything for it - including throwing their objectivity completely out the window, as we’ve seen all too many times this year.
But here’s the kicker. What special significance does Grant Park have? Read on:
Grant Park once hosted a Friday ...
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(h/t dan burnham) Germany? Germany was a great, come-hither look from across a crowded planet. Denver? Denver was lovely. Denver was... And St. Louis? St. Louis was roooooolling on the condom. But Chicago? Chicago on November 4th? Obama's Election Night: Grant Park Posted October 21, 2008 12:26 PM The Swamp by John McCormick Sen. Barack Obama's presidential campaign will hold what it hopes ...
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swamppolitics.com 10/29/2008 — by John McCormick
Tickets for Sen. Barack Obama's election night event in Chicago at Grant Park are gone, according to a message on a Web site his campaign made public Tuesday afternoon to handle applications from Illinois residents.
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CNN Political Ticker 10/21/2008
GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado (CNN) – As the presidential campaigns enter their final days, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is getting getting the rock star treatment, drawing much bigger crowds than her running mate, Sen. John McCain.
But it's still a ...