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Obama Considering Larger Denver Stage
July 04, 2008 10:52 PM
When Sen. Barack Obama makes history and accepts his party's presidential nomination in Denver, he may choose to leave the convention arena behind to do so.
Democrats familiar with convention planning tell ABC News that Obama may seek out a bigger venue from which he will deliver his acceptance speech. The Obama campaign is considering having the Senator deliver his convention speech from Invesco Field's Mile High Stadium in Denver instead of the Pepsi Center - where the rest of the convention is scheduled to take place. No official plans have been anounced from the campaign or the Democratic National Committee as of yet.
The Illinois Senator certainly knows how to give a well received speech to a crowd of 20,000 or so inside a basketball/hockey arena such as the Pepsi Center. In fact, it was such a speech that catapulted Sen. Obama into the national consciousness in 2004 at the Democratic convention in Boston.
But Mile High Stadium, which can hold approximately 76,00 people, may be preferable to the Democratic seeking maximum send-off into the general election. Sen. Obama, the first African American presidential nominee of a major party in history, is expected to deliver his acceptance speech on Thursday August 28 -- the 45th anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech.
The Democratic National Convention is scheduled to take place in Denver from August 25 through August 28.
July 4, 2008 | Permalink | User Comments (208)
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I think by then most people will find it hard to think of any real good reason they should vote for him ... since he has flip-flopped on every issue that got him the nomination in the first place.
WRITE-IN-HILLARY-FOR-PRESIDENT
Posted by: writeNhillary | Jul 4, 2008 11:11:12 PM
America used to see two John Kerrys. Now it sees 20 Obamas. The one before he ran; the one when he was elected State Senate; the one when he was elected to Senate; the one when he runs for Democratic nominee; the one after he won. It's not just the professional issues which he lies; it's also the personal issues.
Posted by: for_country | Jul 4, 2008 11:23:35 PM
His head is getting big.
Posted by: FL voter | Jul 4, 2008 11:32:48 PM
hes gonna need it with all the people he attracts
Posted by: angie | Jul 4, 2008 11:35:45 PM
Barack Obama will inspire America to recapture its greatness, and the American people will prosper under his leadership.
Posted by: bob10001 | Jul 4, 2008 11:37:02 PM
Somewhere Over the Rainbow – Iz Israel Kamakawiwo (Native Hawaiian)
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Barack Obama '08
Posted by: cooday | Jul 4, 2008 11:48:02 PM
I think by then most people will find it hard to think of any real good reason they should vote for him ... since he has flip-flopped on every issue that got him the nomination in the first place.
WRITE-IN-HILLARY-FOR-PRESIDENT
Posted by: writeNhillary | Jul 4, 2008 11:11:12 PM
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There's always a small group of people that's afraid to change direction toward a better future. You are one of those people. The good thing is Obama's going to take you there willing or not so resistance is futile.
Posted by: Merri | Jul 5, 2008 12:06:31 AM
I don't think Obama will need a very big venue at all. Right now, his popularity is dropping with his flip-flops and lies, he's losing Hillary supporters votes, he recants his positions on NAFTA, FISA, abortion, gun control, campaign finance, etc,etc. America is tired of his lies and his arrogance. I am so glad that the truth about him is finally coming out. I love watching the news everyday to see how much further he is sinking, how his campaign is imploding, and which way he's going to flip-flop that day. And, whats more, he's doing all of this to himself. John McCain and the GOP aren't doing anything but sitting back and enjoying the show. Keep it up Obama...you are realizing you are a liar and America does not want you!
Posted by: Will | Jul 5, 2008 12:08:12 AM
he needs a big stage, like men need big guns to make up for other shortcomings. the first 'american idol style' election in u.s history needs a large stage.
Posted by: sonia trevino | Jul 5, 2008 12:14:00 AM
he needs a big stage, like men need big guns to make up for other shortcomings. the first 'american idol style' election in u.s history needs a large stage.
Posted by: sonia trevino | Jul 5, 2008 12:14:00 AM
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Yeah and Bush started the Iraq war to compensate for his enormous shortcomings.
Posted by: Merri | Jul 5, 2008 12:19:09 AM
While you are at it why not write in Bozo the clown if you want to waste your vote?
Obama will need Mile High Stadium to accomodate the Millions And Millions who come to see America's next President......rock on
Posted by: dr1321 | Jul 5, 2008 12:19:37 AM
@ merri:
Yeah and Bush started the Iraq war to compensate for his enormous shortcomings.
You Obamambots never cease to make me laugh! What does Bush have to do with NoBama wanting to change the venue? Oh, I get it, you are trying to spin another story as your messiah does, right? Get a life......Obama is a loser and will not enter OUR White House!
Posted by: Will | Jul 5, 2008 12:23:47 AM
merri correct you got my point. yes obama and bush share lots of similarities.
Posted by: sonia trevino | Jul 5, 2008 12:40:23 AM
Barack Obama is a man with a clear view of what needs to happen in America. Barack Obama is THE man.
Posted by: Nolan | Jul 5, 2008 12:47:24 AM
obama will need mile high stadium to accomodate all his lies, b.s, shady friends, hot air and michelle's big fat a**.
Posted by: sonia trevino | Jul 5, 2008 12:50:40 AM
Where in the world do you find this level of hatred for Obama? I am a Democrat but I could never write the hate filled emails and outrageous lies about McCain that you are writing about Obama.
Your hatred goes way beyond politics, way beyond any of the issues and way beyond the individuals involved.
Is it that he is half black? It surely looks like it from where I am standing. Your comments cannot impress any rational voter and will likely alienate many.
Your puffed up chest pounding suggests greater issues are at work and perhaps that your medications need some upgrading.
Posted by: cataplasm | Jul 5, 2008 1:10:38 AM
Is anyone else sick of this childish 'flip flopping' nonsense? It is pointless when both candidates have proven themselves willing to change stances (or at least marketing soundbites - the written positions available on their websites have remained pretty solid so far). Judge them on the competence and actual written platform rather than the marketer's BS. Why is everyone so afraid to spend the time to read up on their actual policy stances (which are NOT illuminated by the spin put out in ads and soundbites).
Posted by: jhw539 | Jul 5, 2008 1:19:27 AM
Where in the world do you find this level of hatred for Obama? I am a Democrat but I could never write the hate filled emails and outrageous lies about McCain that you are writing about Obama.
Your hatred goes way beyond politics, way beyond any of the issues and way beyond the individuals involved.
Is it that he is half black? It surely looks like it from where I am standing. Your comments cannot impress any rational voter and will likely alienate many.
Your puffed up chest pounding suggests greater issues are at work and perhaps that your medications need some upgrading.
Posted by: cataplasm | Jul 5, 2008 1:10:38 AM
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The answer is simple. These are hateful racist beings venting their racist feelings under the guise of political opposition. In other words they wear their bed linen after they get up and about. Nothing but the worst america has to offer. I oughta know I was once a part of that crowd. I never could figure out why I hated blacks so much. I never lived near them or anything I just hated they for no reason. I guess I was just plain stupid like the rest of the fools against Obama because he's black.
Posted by: Jesse Helms | Jul 5, 2008 1:26:28 AM
I dare Obama to openly admit that he has reversed his pledge on Iraq instead of defining it as a "refinement" of his policies. If he is truthful he just may not end up as the nominee. There is plenty of basis for the delegates to switch their votes to Hillary, she's stuck with the promise to get the troops out in six months.
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Obama is a flip-flopper, can't be trusted!
Posted by: WestCoastMessenger | Jul 5, 2008 1:27:46 AM
For the record I voted for Jesse Jackson in 1984 and 1988 in the Primaries, but could not bring myself to vote for Obama. There's something I initially felt hideous about the guy, about his speeches, which is starting to prove as he continues to lie, deceive.
Posted by: country_voter | Jul 5, 2008 1:30:40 AM
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