OMG: I am getting Press Credentials at the Obama Rally in Dayton,Ohio Tomorrow that Im Attending!!!!

[Corey_Baker08]

I am so excited, I probably wont be able to sleep tonight. Fifth-Third Field is a Baseball Stadium for the Dayton Dragons and in 2004 I attended a John Kerry rally there which drew 10,000 people. I bet Obama will double or even triple that number.

The Doors to the event open at 9am and the event starts at 11am. I plan to get there by 6am to ensure I get a good spot. I was also fortunate enough to recieve Press Credentials to the event for my journalism class. All I had to do was explain my situation to the communications director of the event and he said to go to the press box and ask for my passes with my photo ID.

Has anyone ever had any experience using a press pass at an event? This will be my first time and I am so excited because I am under the impression that my credentials will be just the same as MSNBC or CNN.

I will take lots of pictures and post them here....Yet can anyone explain the benefits of having a press pass at rallies like this one?

[grannie4peace]

1. tttttootally cooooool!!!!

[Winterblues]

2. You have every right to be excited, you are witnessing History in the making.

Do your class justice and write an A paper.

[Corey_Baker08]

3. CAN ANYONE TELL ME THE PERKS ILL GET FOR HAVING A PRESS PASS AT THE EVENT???

[crispini]

7. A good seat!

Don't knock it!

[IndyOp]

8. A press pass could mean different things at different events and there may be

different levels -- an "A" level press pass might get you into a Press Avail with Senator Obama, a "B" level press pass may only get you into the good press seats, a "C" level pass may get you into the okay press seats - still better than the regular seats.

I would suggest that you go really early and ask the campaign what your press pass entitles you to and whether there will be a press avail. Also - I think it would be cool if you planned to interview the members of the press - who are often bored at covering the same event day after day - they would probably be willing and might let you in on some good information.

Have fun! :hi:

[Corey_Baker08]

10. Thanks For the Advice.....

I plan to go early and they told me to pick up my press pass at the box employees box office of the venue!!!

:toast:

[rucky]

9. Groupies!

[Corey_Baker08]

13. Sounds Good!!! n/t

[stillcool]

4. youza! I don't have a clue...

but I'm sure you'll get some answers. Have a great time!

[LunaSea]

5. Congratulations on your newfound snootyness....

You media elite, you.

Advantages of a press pass?
The girls love them, especially worn under a tight suit......

Looking forward to your pics!

[Corey_Baker08]

6. LOL Yea Faux News Has Nothing on High School Journalism.....

:toast:

[jaysunb]

11. DO NOT ask him to recite the pledge !

:rofl:

:hi: congrats! We need all the help we can get in my old state.

[Corey_Baker08]

12. LOL Yea Kerry drew 10,000 in 04 I bet Barack will draw at least 20,000

Where gonna win Ohio this time around......:toast:

[malaise]

14. You're so lucky

Enjoy.