May 20, 2013
Tallahassee, FL - September 14, 2012 - 5:28pm
The first lady is expected to speak to Floridians about what's at stake in the upcoming presidential election. Michelle Obama will be making a stop to rally in Tallahassee on Monday.
More than a thousand people showed up at the Obama headquarters on North Monroe Street bright and early this morning to get their tickets. By 9:00 the line was all the way around the corner. Thousands of local residents got a free ticket to see the First Lady of the United States.
Elliot Hogan, an Obama supporter: "This election is a very, very important election. This is the time that we really have to voice our choice in the political arena. I'm a strong supporter of President Obama and that's why I'm standing in line."
A long line it was...
People picking up tickets at the Obama Headquarters on North Monroe Street in Tallahassee were in single file down the block and around the corner.
Reporter: "You didn't mind waiting in this long line?"
Joseph Morgan, an Obama rally ticket holder: Not at all. It's worth it. What better moment could I have spent out here getting tickets for my wife and I to see Michelle."
Michelle Obama will speak in Tallahassee on Monday. She'll talk about what's at stake in this election for Floridians and encourage them to help organize their communities between now and November.
Ben Poston, an Obama rally ticket holder: "When I was in college at Oregon State in 1998, I saw Hillary Clinton. So, I can't miss a historical event like this. We'll be looking forward to seeing Michelle Obama."
Morgan: "Also, Monday is my wife's 50-something birthday and I will be bringing her as part of her birthday present to see the first lady. So, I'm happy."
There were three ticket pick-up locations in Tallahassee and one in Quincy. A spokesperson told me she could not say exactly how many tickets were given out, but, we do know it was in the thousands.
First Lady Michelle Obama will be at the Leon County Civic Center Monday at 4 p.m.
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Tallahassee, FL - September 14, 2012 - 5:28pm
A sign on the door of the Obama Headquarters on Monroe Street in Tallahassee reads, "No more tickets."
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Tallahassee, FL - September 14, 2012 - 1:12pm
Boys Choir has just been asked to perform for First Lady Michelle Obama at the Civic Center on Monday.
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Tallahassee, FL - September 14, 2012 - 12:37pm
The Obama headquarters on North Monroe just ran out of tickets for Monday's Michelle Obama rally. But it appears they are putting people on a wait list. WCTV has also been told that the location on Madison Street is also out.
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Tallahassee, FL - September 13, 2012
On Monday, September 17, First Lady Michelle Obama will travel to Florida, where she will speak to grassroots supporters in Gainesville and Tallahassee. The First Lady will speak about what’s at stake in this election for Floridians and encourage them to help organize their communities between now and November. And, as part of the campaign’s It Takes One effort, the First Lady will ask every supporter to help grow Obama for America’s national grassroots network.
The First Lady’s events are free and open to the public. Tickets are required due to limited space, and will be available to the public starting on a first-come, first-served basis at the following pick-up locations below.
WHAT: First Lady Michelle Obama Speaks to Tallahassee Grassroots Supporters
WHEN: Press/Public Access: 4:00 PM EDT
Final Press Access: 6:00 PM EDT
Remarks: 6:55 PM EDT
September 17, 2012
WHERE: Tallahassee Leon County Civic Center
505 West Pensacola Street
Tallahassee, FL 32301
TALLAHASSEE
Tickets are available starting Friday, September 14 at 9:00 AM EDT. If tickets are still available on Saturday, September 15, there will be a second distribution starting at 9:00 AM EDT.
Organizing for America—Tallahassee Campus Office
704 W. Madison Street
Tallahassee, FL 32304
Organizing for America—Main Tallahassee Office
541 N. Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Organizing for America—Gadsden Office
17 E. Jefferson Street
Quincy, FL 32351
Florida State University
Oglesby Union Courtyard
75 N. Woodword Avenue
Tallahasse, FL 32304
