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July 8, 2008
The Rock Star Plans His Coronation
Posted by Dave Blount at July 8, 2008 10:07 AM
In an effort to generate maximum hype at his coronation in Denver, the Obamessiah has moved the event to a stadium, where other shallow rock stars have performed for vast crowds of mindlessly adoring fans.
Democratic Party Chairman Howard Dean acknowledged the decision to move Obama's speech on the final night of the Aug. 25-28 convention to the giant open-air football field of the Denver Broncos would raise security challenges, but said he and Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper had agreed such concerns won't deter the change in venue.
Dean, in a conference call with reporters, also batted away questions about logistical challenges and added costs the change would produce, saying those things would be worked out in the coming weeks.
Obama, speaking to reporters in St. Louis, said he was excited about the move.
"Sometimes our conventions don't feel like they are open to everybody," Obama said. "For us to be able to do it in Invesco Field is an opportunity for 80,000 people who might otherwise not have been able to participate to get involved."
You have to hand to authoritarian statists: they have a knack for pageantry.
Although it isn't often mentioned in the news, the Republicans will have a convention too. Reader Matt L reports on John McCain's plans:
I understand John McCain will also have a change of venue for his acceptance speech. It will be in banquet room #3 of the Minneapolis-St. Paul Bowl-O-Rama. After the speech, entertainment will be provided by Nick Dbufosweshniski and his Accordion Daredevils who also appear every happy hour Thursday thru Sunday at the "Ya Sure, You Betcha" lounge. McCain's staff promises that "well drinks" will be $1 for anyone registering as a Republican that evening.
