Nobody won an election on the basis of where they held their nomination speech.

The comfort and safety of the audience must take precedence over original plans.

And besides, Democrats believe in science and in collecting data, and make adjustments in their plans and outlook upon examining the same. After the G.W. Bush administration, I'd say that makes for a refreshing (to say nothing of adult) change.

Mock them.

it's hard to take them seriously all the time but, ultimately, we have to because there are actually some people who do. *ugh*

I think we need more threads about this. We aren't freaking out enough.

Honestly, it's been asked and answered: 19,000 were on a waiting list for this event. Don't bother countering this. Anyone who wrote what you posted is a lost cause to reality.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10021274647


http://2012.talkingpointsmemo.com/2012/09/dems-scoff-at-gop-taunts-that-obama-couldnt-fill-stadium.php


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More than 65,000 community members had activated community credentials to attend the event, and another 19,000 people were on a waiting list for the event. Democratic officials said they expected the lion’s share of those with credentials to attend, because they had to go through a multi-step process that involved visiting a campaign office, and later activating a code using a computer or mobile device, to show that they were serious about attending.
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..so it seems that the Dems had the potential to fill the stadium, AND they had an additional 19,000 people on the waiting list...

It's also my understanding that the cancellation was due to an increased chance of high winds, heavy rain and lightning storms. With all the staging, rigging and electrics that would be at risk of causing serious harm to folks, (remember Indiana State Fair?) I'm glad they opted to err on the side of caution.

I don't think filling the stadium was ever a concern for the Obama folks...

http://www.accuweather.com/en/us/charlotte-nc/28202/daily-weather-forecast/349818?day=2