President Obama Will Be in Columbus Today!

This morning, President Obama will be back in The Bus apparently to have a "backyard chat," as well as rally behind incumbent governor nominee Ted Strickland -- literally, it will be "in the backyard of an as-yet undisclosed family in Clintonville," according to the Cincinnati Enquirer.

The Dispatch has the name and address of the family who'll be hosting: The Weithman family who live at 156 E. Kanawha Ave. It will be here that he discusses the state of our economy in the way of jobs or lack of them, and what's next in our plans for the nation and for the Central Ohio area to lower unemployment.

Here's a round-up of news sources with stories, and possibly, editorial comments included...

Obama Arrives in Columbus -- The Columbus Dispatch (he came in yesterday and there was a huge crowd at the airport waiting for him)

Obama to Drop By Clintonville -- The Columbus Dispatch

President Obama's Schedule Today -- CBS

Obama Takes Jobs Push to Ohio -- CNN

President Obama Official Schedule and Guidance -- Chicago Sun Times

Obama Engaging in Kitchen-Table Politics in Ohio -- AP

An article from The Cleveland Plain Dealer

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First Presidential Debate Watch Parties

Whatever side of the aisle you are sitting on you should go somewhere to watch the CNN Debates tonight. This morning, John McCain announced that he would go forward with the debates against Barack Obama tonight, so yes, they will be on and poppin'. Let's all watch and get more information from these candidates and learn more about them and their plans for our (slowly-declining) country. Arm yourself with truthful, fact-checkable knowledge going into the election on November 4th. And if you arent' registered to vote...what are you waiting for? It takes like 2 seconds, seriously. And if you aren't planning on voting (not including those who aren't able to, like non-citizens)....YOU'RE AN IDIOT!

Here's a list of places where they'll be a Watch Party gathering for your viewing pleasure:

  

North Franklin County Watch Party

Starts @ 5 p.m.

Northern Franklin County Obama Campaign Office

Hosted by Max Blachman

6066 Huntley Road

Mount Air/Worthington Hills Watch Party

Starts @ 8 p.m.

The Rusty Bucket Restaurant in

Olentangy Hills Shopping Center

Hosted by Greg Fess

Upper Arlington Debate Watch Party

Starts @ 7:30 p.m.

Arlington Banquets

1967 Henderson Rd.

Hosted by Melissa Hedden

Downtown Watch Party

Starts @ 8 p.m.

Urban Spirit Coffee House

893 E. Long St.

Hosted by Clifton Williams

Zanzibar Watch Party

Starts @ 9 p.m.

Zanzibar Brews

740 E. Long St.

Hosted by McCullough Williams

Dublin Pre-Debate Party and Watch Party

Starts @ 5:30 p.m.

Mary Kelley's Restaurant in Dublin off of 161 and Muirfield exit

Hosted by Lawrence Ambrosio

South Franklin County Phone Drive and Watch Party

Starts @ 7:30 p.m.

Southern Franklin County Obama Field HQ

193 E. Rich St., downtown

Hosted by Cameron Mongale

Ohio Obama Pride Watch Party

Starts @ 8:30 p.m.

East Villiage and Q Bar in Bexley

Hosted by James Winnett

OWU Student Watch Party

Starts @ 8 p.m.

Bene's Room at OWU (in Delaware, Oh)

61 S. Sandusky St.

Hosted by Bridget Fahey

Delaware Watch Party

Starts @ 7 p.m.

Delaware County Obama Campaign HQ

57 N. Sandusky St.

Hosted by Jenifer Burks and Laura Bowers

Pickerington Campaign For Change Party

Starts @ 8:30 p.m.

Pickerington Campaign For Change HQ

155 E. Columbus St. Suite 190

Hosted by Brian Neiser

Democratic National Convention Watch Party in Columbus!

So everyone knows that the Democratic National Convention is taking place this week in Denver, Colorado. I, for one, and ready to get this general election show on the road! Sen. Obama has chosen Delaware Sen. Joe Biden to be his Veep candidate. Rumor is, there's already a list you can get on to be one of the firsts to receive an Obama-Biden bumper sticker.

Here's a link to the DNC Schedule for this week.

So, tonight, Michelle will be speaking...I LOVE this lady. She is like a black Jackie O. I really think women look to her for inspiration and assurance. I know many women look to her and feel a sense of normalcy, because Michelle is an all-American mom (who happens to be the wife of a man who's running for president). But she's genuine. That is what a first lady ought to be. And I think women like me around the country see that in her. Plus, she's already inspiring people in the fashion arena. The first time she appeared on the morning TV talk show The View, she was wearing a cute dress from the readily-available retailer White House/Black Market. The next week, the company was selling out of that particular dress, left and right. Or should I say left and left? Ha. I crack myself up. She wasn't wearing some $3,000 Gucci getup from Neimans or anything...she was wearing a dress from a store that most women can afford and relate to. Ok, I'll shut up about her for now.

Then on Tuesday, Hillary will speak. She is going to be speaking in support of Barack and she's going to award all of her delegates to him! I think this is great step in the direction of cohesiveness, which is what Dems are really needing to focus on right now. By Hillary doing this, she is showing that she approves of and back Obama, and hopefully she will urge all of her die-hard supporters (some of who are salty that she won't get the nomination) to go ahead and vote Democratic...meaning even though they may be upset, they need to think about unity in the party and about change in the government.

Wednesday, Bill Clinton will speak on the topic of Homeland Security.

 

Look at that, they have great chemistry already....

And finally, Thursday, Obama is going to accept the Democratic nomination for president. He (and I assume Biden) will be speaking; it will be the main event of the DNC. So, Max Blachman is hosting a Watch Party on that day, August 28, 2008, at 8 pm. It's going to be at The South Oval, off of 12th and College Streets on OSU's campus. Click here for a map. Be there or be square...or I guess, oval.

A picture of the "South Oval" at OSU