Vote 2008: One-two punch
By Wade KwonHuckabee, Obama barnstorm Birmingham
Today in politics … Dennis Kucinich dropped out of the presidential race … voter registration in Alabama closed for the primary.
And coming up this weekend, a heaping helping of handshakes and stump speeches.
First, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee will speak at 4:30 p.m. Saturday at Samford University’s Brock Hall [Google map | campus map]. This will be the first visit to Alabama for the Republican candidate. The event is free and open to the public.
Second, Illinois Sen. Barack Obama will hold a town hall meeting at 2 p.m. Sunday at UAB’s Bartow Arena [map]. This represents the Democratic contender’s third visit to the state. The event is free and open to the public — however, attendees must pick up tickets by 9 tonight from the campaign office at 1813 Fourth Ave. N. to be admitted.
The state’s presidential primary is Feb. 5.
Are you going to see Mike or Barack this weekend?
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Saturday, January 26, 2008, 9:32 am
We have tickets to see Obama!
Saturday, January 26, 2008, 10:56 pm
Let us know how it goes and take lots of pics.
Sunday, January 27, 2008, 5:43 pm
He was so funny. I want to be engaged to him like Scarlett Johanssen.
Sunday, January 27, 2008, 5:56 pm
I got sick and couldn’t go! Had to watch it on tv. I was pretty impressed.
Monday, January 28, 2008, 9:51 am
Vote 2008: Weekend warriors
Video highlights from this weekend’s visits by presidential candidates Mike Huckabee and Barack Obama …
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