News is starting to dribble in about the Obama event here in Las Cruces. Seems that the touted “Vets Only Town Hall” wound up with fewer vets than supporters contacted via the phone-chain. And it sure isn’t all about the vets…or the general public….I guess I could go over, but I’m afraid of what the Obamatrons would do to me…and, of course, there is the HEAT!
From the El Paso TImes blog at about 12:30 pm local time:
There are about 300 people here at the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum waiting for New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson and Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama.
Although it is billed as an event for veterans, it looks like only about 100 of the folks are actually veterans.
Although most people are in their chairs, there are more and more people retreating toward the closest shady area. I’ll be curious to see how long Obama speaks in this heat. But I suppose he’s in good shape.
You bet they’re looking for shade…it’s blistering hot in the noonday sun in these parts…
Next report in about 1 pm:
The mayor of Las Cruces, Ken Miyagashima, began the festivities about 12:40 p.m. He mentioned the heat and the lovely backdrop of the Organ Mountains. After thanking the veterans in the audience, the crowd stood for the Pledge of Allegience. “I want to thank the veterans for their service to the country,” Miyagashima said. “We will never forget your service.”After a few more references to “our next president, Barack Obama,” he was done.After that, it was back to waiting. It’s about 1 p.m. now, waiting for the action to start.
I voted for Ken Miyagashima for mayor and knew him slightly from the Clark campaign. I was pretty ticked off when he personally helped open the Obama office here, just after he was elected in a very close election. As mayor, he’s been very low-key. I felt that it was inappropriate for him to be so partisan so early on. And, he’s still at it. This may not help him in the future if he decides to run again, because his original high-profile campaign office appearance, complete with picture in the paper, did miff a lot of people. He does have a nice contact list, so I’m sure lots of people at the RALLY (not the advertised TOWN HALL MEETING WITH VETS ONLY) are from that list.
By the way, I heard a national radio report on McCain’s ABQ appearance, which was at 9 am local. I guess the evening news will be full of video on Obama…
More Later…
Filed under: Current Politics | Tagged: Barack Obama, Bill Richardson, John McCain, Las Cruces NM, Memorial Day |
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Vic DiMaio’s Lawsuit will be heard in Tampa! In Federal Court!!!
ALL NATIONAL MEDIA WILL BE PRESENT (CNN, NBC, etc.)
FDR NEEDS AS MANY PEOPLE TO DEMONSTRATE AT THE FEDERAL COURT
HOUSE!!!!!
Where: US Federal Court House
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