Photos ~ Up Close With Biden at Tacoma Rally

Ensie, Frinklin, TacomaMama and I met up bright and early this morning for some grub at PSP before heading to today's Obama/Biden rally at Cheney Stadium. We got in line and chilled (literally) with everyone else waiting to get in. Good spirits abounded and we were even given fancy yellow bracelets that meant we could sit in the stands behind Biden. After we shuffled in, waited some more, one of the rules of being behind the candidate was no pictures while he spoke. Understandable but I darted and opted instead to be on the ground immediately in front of the podium where I had a great view and met some great people.

The speakers thankfully started early and among them were Peter Goldmark, John Ladenburg, Norm Dicks, Darcy Burner, Adam Smith, Maria Cantwell, Patty Murray, Gov. Chris Gregoire, and the man himself, Joe Biden. Thanks to them for taking the time to come to Tacoma and to all the organizers for a great event. Obama/Biden ftw!

Other Presidential Related Run-Ins
2004 - John Kerry in Tacoma
2000 - Pilgrims in and un-holy land (Bush visit to Lakewood)
2000 - McCainiacs (McCain at PLU)

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10/19/2008 @ 7:29pm

oooooh, up close. I did wish for a longer lens, but I was happy to get a seat where I could take any pics.

You got some amazing shots.

by Jen

10/19/2008 @ 10:46pm

Excellent photos! I was fortunate enough to get press access for the event. It's been a while since I have stood for such a long period. It was so worth it however!

Feel free to check out my photos!

http://macster.smugmug.com/gallery/6313895_JHbLq//398152725_FwQi2

Brian Bundridge
Seattle Transit Blog

by Brian Bundridge

10/20/2008 @ 1:22pm

Wow, I knew the event was record setting (way to show your love Tacoma/Pierce County!) but had no idea it spilled out onto 19th from the stadium:

http://www.ireport.com/docs/DOC-119054

Sounds like that video was showing up on the CNN homepage. Very cool!

by KevinFreitas

10/20/2008 @ 6:21pm

Do you know who the band was that played a couple songs??? I really want to know. I enjoyed their music! By the way - I was the one who saw you and said "Hey Kevin, Feed Tacoma.com!" Great Pics!

by Jill Hassing

10/21/2008 @ 6:32am

@Jill: Haha, thanks for saying "hi"! Always awesome to meet fellow Feed'ers.

Was there a live band (that I completely missed) or are you talking about some of the stuff they played over the PA system?

by KevinFreitas

10/23/2008 @ 5:20am

Kevin -They were so good, at first I thought it was recorded music. But there was a live band that played a few songs it was really quite fabulous. I'm forgetting what time they played - but I believe it was between McDermott (sp?) and Cantwell...... I could kinda see the band (the tops of their heads) - they were in front of the old "VIP" area in left field above 3rd base (in foul ball territory). Someone has to know the band.....

by Jill Hassing