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Obamarama (I just wanted an excuse to use that, honest)

srrh — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 17:59:41 -0800

What is there to do in Hampton Roads on election night? I'm looking for something fun to do on election night while finding out the results of this historic election. I am an Obama supporter, so I'd like to go somewhere that would be welcome (i.e., somewhere democratic or with a pretty even mix). Bars are fine, but while I am of legal drinking age, one or more of the people I'll be with won't be, so preferably somewhere 18 and up. I live in Chesapeake (South Norfolk area), so I have no intention of going through any tunnels -- Chesapeake, Norfolk, or Virginia Beach only please! People's private homes are fine, although only if I'm welcome and guests are too. (:

Really, I have no idea where to go or where to find out about this kind of thing. Not many people that I know are as excited about this election as I am, and I'm not even sure where stuff like this would be advertised. (I checked va.barackobama.com but it only had one event listed with absolutely no details.)

Any ideas, my fellow Mefites? Heck, maybe I'll even see a couple of you there. :D

Your U.S. election is for our entertainment and L.A. is the capital of entertainment

bering — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 12:07:00 -0800

So this turned in to a trip to L.A. instead, but the premise is the same: A friend and I are coming over on holiday for two weeks (from this Sunday the 26th until Thursday the 6th of November) to catch the festivities surrounding the election of Obama for president. So this time the questions are more concrete:

1. Where to stay?
I'm currently scouring Couchsurfing, but other suggestions of not-too-expensive hotels or hostels where one can meet people are very welcome. We're looking for a place centrally located where there is something going on.

2. How to meet people
We've signed up at the Obama campaign website and received an invite for some HQ opening, but we're also considering just volunteering. Do we just go to the office and join or do we need to do something else? Will there be anything do to (since CA is not exactly a swing state)?

3. How to get around?
Since this is L.A. we probably need a car. Any recommendations for good places/companies to rent with? We're looking for cheap cheap.

4. What to do?
Any other suggestions for places to party and meet people are very welcome.

Win percentage?

PTCHFRKR — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 09:31:20 -0800

What does 'win percentage', as displayed on polling site fivethirtyeight.com, mean, and how is it calculated?

Your U.S. election is for our entertainment. But where do get a good seat?

bering — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 05:13:30 -0800

So we’re planning a holiday to coincide with the election on November 4th. We figure it will be a very special occasion, with a good chance to see new sides of the U.S. But where to go? The current favorites are Miami and L.A. (would be nice to catch some sun as well), but we might want to go somewhere a little more foreign to some liberal Scandinavians such as ourselves (Denmark). Austin has been mentioned, but we don’t really know that much about it…
(bonus info: we are single guys, late 20-ies, so partying and going out is mandatory)

Canada for Obama!

patr1ck — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 22:26:05 -0800

Where can I get this Obama "Progress" shirt? I know the image is from Obey Giant people but I can't find the shirt online anywhere. Know any other good Obama gear? Pretty much all the official shirts on the Barack Obama website are back ordered for who knows how long. I'm also looking for any other well designed Obama shirts/gear, or places in the bay area who sell them.

Thanks!