The Big Dog holding a rally in Raleigh NC Sunday at Pullen Park, gates open at 4pm. Updated post.

[Lex]

Last edited Sat Nov 3, 2012, 12:14 PM - Edit history (1)

that means President Obama's campaign wanted to give one last push here in the central part of the state, and it means that they haven't entirely written off NC as Romney's.

I wonder if he's also swinging through Charlotte too--I'll have to check on that (updated: Michelle Obama to be in Charlotte on Monday).

Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill (central NC) and Charlotte (more southwest part of the state) are the most populated and the bluest regions.

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Bill Clinton coming to Raleigh: N.C. in play:

http://www.indyweek.com/citizen/archives/2012/11/02/bill-clinton-coming-to-raleigh-saturday-morning-nc-in-play

Editing to add new info with new link:
http://www.wral.com/obama-banks-on-bill-clinton-to-clinch-close-states/11733629/ [/b}

[Lex]

1. Plus also, Romney appears to have no stops planned in NC

between now and Election Day.

[John2]

2. I heard

Michelle Obama is actually going to Charlotte on Monday.

[NCarolinawoman]

3. There's a NC State/Virginia football game tomorrow in Raleigh.

Big rivalry, lots of traffic. They may be putting that into the equation as they try to figure out where and when to hold this rally.

[Lex]

4. Wished they would've held it in Durham

because I might've attended, but Durham's a given for Obama. In 2008, it was a deeply blue county (like it usually is).

[WI_DEM]

5. Mrs. Biden and Michelle will also be in NC over the weekend and into Monday

[Lex]

6. Yes, at the link it say Michelle Obama in Charlotte on Monday!

[Maximumnegro]

7. Then NC is in serious play...

[wishlist]

8. Election is dead heat w/Dems ahead in early voting

In particular early African American vote is off the charts- an extra election day push could very well put us over again. Dems are really fired up this year more than I ever remember

[NCarolinawoman]

9. Thank goodness we have a Democratic Secretary of State!

Can't say it enough.

Let's hope we can keep it that way!

[LisaL]

11. Exactly. Early voting is going smoothly, with no obstacles thrown at the voters.

Unlike FL.

[Lex]

15. I shudder to think if we get

a Repub Governor this time. McCrory is creepy.

[Pool Hall Ace]

19. Yep, I got to shake her hand today when I went to the polls!

[mnhtnbb]

10. 2,254,538 votes have been cast in NC: 364,676 MORE Dem than Repub votes

those are numbers from the NC Board of Elections website as of this morning.

[chapel hill dem]

18. Here are the early voting numbers from the Carolina Transparency Project

The ground game for Tuesday is vital to win NC

2008 Registered Democrats 1,118,192 52.50%
Registered Republicans 630,585 29.61%
Unaffiliated Voters 379,666 17.83%
Libertarian 1,296 0.06%
Total 2,129,739

2012 Registered Democrats 1,083,225 47.98% - 8.61%
Registered Republicans 718,553 31.82% + 7.46%
Unaffiliated Voters 451,488 20.00% +12.17%
Libertarian 4,628 0.20%
Total 2,297,894


http://www.carolinatransparency.com/votetracker/

Actual voting results will not be available until Tuesday after polls close

[WorseBeforeBetter]

12. The link was updated to say Sunday with the venue TBD.

Am I reading that correctly? Sunday was chosen so as not to compete with early voting. Makes sense. I would *love* to go to this!

[Lex]

13. Thanks for posting about the update. nt

[WorseBeforeBetter]

14. No problem. If I hear anything...

I'll post.

[NCarolinawoman]

16. Another thank you for the update.

Now we just have to wait to figure out where it will be........

I'm glad it won't be in the middle of all the tail-gaiting and hoopla that goes along with a NC State/Virginia football game

[WorseBeforeBetter]

20. Good point... I usually avoid that area on game days! (n/t)

[WorseBeforeBetter]

30. In case you hadn't heard...

it's at Pullen Park tomorrow. Doors open @ 3:30. Link is below...

"See" you there!

[Cha]

17. I keep thinking about James Taylor..'cause he did it the last time..

but, I'm so glad to hear about Clinton and Michelle going there to NC!

Thanks Lex

[Honeycombe8]

21. NC? They think there's a chance there? Or are they looking for popular vote, in addn to winning? nt

[Lex]

22. I don't think they are using precious resources on pop vote.

That wouldn't make much sense to me, but I'm no Plouffe.

[unc70]

23. There's a good chance, but will be close

Even hard-core white male Republicans in NC don't like Romney, even the ones who dislike Obama so much they will still vote for Romney. But a lot of others seem to be at or near the tipping point. Romney looked so inept and useless when in his "response" to Sandy, it really hit home here. In NC, we know about hurricanes. Nobody thinks Mitt has a clue what it is like afterward, what those it hardest are facing, ...

Clinton needs to frame McCrory as being another "Romney". Should be easy: no tax returns, smirking smile, no details, "cut taxes, fix government...", ...

We all need Obama to win NC and to have long coat tails and help Dems win. In 2008, that is how McCrory lost to Bev.

[NCarolinawoman]

32. I REALLY don't think I can look at McCrory's smirking

face in the years to come. He is so much a puppet of the Duke Energy company and the low information voters don't even realize this!

I'm glad Walter Dalton will be at the rally.

[LisaL]

24. Of course there is a chance.

If they wanted popular vote they could have come to TX.
Geez.

[WorseBeforeBetter]

25. UPDATE: Sunday / Doors Open 3:30 / Pullen Park Event Plaza

Obama banks on Bill Clinton to clinch NC
http://www.wral.com/obama-banks-on-bill-clinton-to-clinch-close-states/11733629/

Link for tickets:
https://my.barackobama.com/page/signup/see-president-clinton-in-raleigh

I think it's one per e-mail address. The ticket is the actual e-mail... just print it out or show it on your mobile phone for admittance.

Hot damn.

[Lex]

27. Thanks!

I was updating at the exact same time.

[WorseBeforeBetter]

29. Ha, ha, too funny.

Now I just have to figure out what "Pullen Park Event Plaza" is... LOL. Haven't been since the renovation!

[NCarolinawoman]

31. I am unable to go, but my sister is going.

She will report back. She says there is a parking deck nearby, and lots of places to park on the NC State campus.

Hope Big Bill will still have a voice.

[Lex]

26. bumping for updated info in OP

[Lightsource777]

28. Can Clinton work the magic again?

He is giving it his all!