YESSSSSS!!!!! Obama in Cedar Rapids, Thursday.

[Condem]

To have a roundtable with flood victims. I'm so proud of the Man. Fresh off the European Tour and comes to Iowa. These folks need a pep talk!!! OBAMA!!!!!!

[Cha]

1. So happy for you that Obama is doing what

needs to be done here.

[Condem]

2. Thanks, zidzi

Unbelievable devastation. He was going to come in early June, but our Governor nixed the visit. McCain showed up and caught serious shit from Culver. Methinks Obama appreciates Iowa just a little!

[Cha]

3. Iowa was there for him and

he'll be there for you all! HOw sweet, the corn field comes full circle.

[Condem]

4. I just love the man!!!!!

[Peacetrain]

5. Condem!!! Wonderful news

I will not be there, but hubby is going to be in Iowa City on Thursday, helping son move to a new apt for the school year..I will give him the heads up when he gets in later.. :woohoo:

[babylonsister]

6. Lovely! Good news is great! nt

[Connonym]

7. Gee and all Chimpy did was fly over the floods.

[Cha]

8. I found this, Condem..

"Barack Obama will give a speech on the economy in Cedar Rapids"

Cedar Rapids, Iowa – On Thursday, Senator Barack Obama will host a town hall meeting on the economy in Cedar Rapids. He will also meet with Cedar Rapids residents who were effected by the floods.

“Senator Obama is looking forward to returning to Iowa this Thursday and talking to Iowans about the challenges they face and his plans for change. Iowa is clearly a special place for Senator Obama, and it is important to him to speak directly to Iowans affected by the flood, as well as discuss his plan to get our economy back on track,” said Obama Iowa State Director Jackie Norris. “Iowa played a crucial role in Senator Obama’s success in the past and Iowans from all backgrounds are joining together to help deliver Iowa for Senator Obama in November.”

The details of Thursday’s town hall are:

THURSDAY, JULY 31ST, 2008
Economic Security Town Hall with Barack Obama
Coe College
Moray L. Eby Fieldhouse
1220 1st Avenue NE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402

Doors Open: 9:30 AM
Program Begins: 11:30 AM

The event is free and open to the public. However, tickets are required. Members of the public are invited to pick up free tickets at the locations and times listed below.

Ticket Distribution Locations—Tuesday, July 29
12:00 PM-2:30 PM (at both locations)

Cedar Rapids Distribution Location:
Obama Iowa Campaign for Change office
1229 1st Ave. SE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402
319-362-1155

Johnson County Distribution Location:
Obama Iowa Campaign for Change office
625 South Dubuque St
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
319-338-5790

***For security reasons, do not bring bags. Please limit personal belongings. No signs or banners permitted.***

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[happyiowan]

9. I've got tickets!!!!!

I'm going to give them to a couple who lost everything. I'm buying a vote.