Washington Visits in the Presidential Campaign

The Campaign in Washington State
from June 1 through Nov. 4, 2008 See Rationale, Methodology and Limitations.

October 19-20, 2008 Joe Biden
Oct. 19
(a) Change We Need rally at Cheney Stadium in Tacoma, WA.
(b) Fundraisers at the Seattle Sheraton in Seattle, WA. ($)
Oct. 20
In Seattle, WA no public events.

July 17, 2008 Michelle Obama
Fundraiser at the Westin Bellevue in Bellevue, WA. ($)
Fundraiser for Gov. Chris Gregoire in WaMu Theater at Qwest Field in Seattle, WA. ($)

September 24, 2008 Cindy McCain and Todd Palin
McCain-Palin Victory 2008 fundraising luncheon at the home of Barney Ebsworth in Hunts Point, WA. ($) [Gov. Palin originally scheduled; event not cancelled as initially reported]

Ralph Nader
October 21, 2008
Press conference (7:00 pm) and rally (7:30 pm) in the Board Room on 1119 8th Ave. Seattle, WA.

Cynthia McKinney Seattle, WA
October 26-27, 2008
Oct. 26
Speaks at "Vote...Then What? From The Day After The Election Onward: Strategies for Community Organizing, Greening & Reconstruction" at Umojafest Peace Center.
Oct. 27
Speaks on "The Power of Student Movements: How to Use Your Campus as a Tool to Change the World!" at Broadway Performance Hall, hosted by the Black Student Union of Seattle Central Community College.
Also on Oct. 27 made an unannounced visit to the Gates Foundation re: African American Heritage Museum & Cultural Center.

June 14, 2008
Juneteenth fundraising reception at Cafe Vega.