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The Campaign Spot

Election-driven news and views . . . by Jim Geraghty.


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Devalued Tickets to a Devalued Fundraiser Featuring a Devalued President

Some Republicans are chuckling about this news item:

Obama is heading to MO and NV today to raise money for Secretary of State Robin Carnahan (D), running for an open Senate seat, and Senate Maj. Leader Harry Reid.

But Carnahan’s campaign wasn’t able to completely sell out the Folly Theater, where Obama will appear for a grassroots event on Carnahan’s behalf, at the prices they wanted. Tickets once priced at $250 are now going for $99, while $35 tickets are half off.

Yes, but let’s be fair; it’s only natural to charge half price when Obama’s job approval is roughly half what it once was.

Also note the name, “Folly Theater.” The Foolishness Arena was booked, apparently.

Tags: Barack Obama, Robin Carnahan

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   07/08/10 15:05

Wow. Folly Theater only seats 1,078 people and Obama can't fill it? And it's in Kansas City, not some hamlet far off the beaten path.

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   07/08/10 16:49

Is robin going to show up for this one? Last time she was elsewhere on purpose.

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   07/10/10 11:05

It was called the Folly Theater when it was built as a venue for vaudeville long ago. Check out an old movie with "follies" in the title. It was renovated about 30 years ago and is perfect for live theater---apparently not so good for political rallies. KC Democrats aren't very bright but even they are losing interest in hearing lies from the Gangster-in-Chief.

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