City Hall Politics

Sweet’s Obamaville: Top Dems in Chicago Tuesday to pitch Change-to-Win. Obama to Maine.

By Lynn Sweet

CARBONDALE, ILL.–The top Democratic presidential candidates return to Chicago Tuesday to pitch the partner unions who are part of the Change-to-Win labor federation. No endorsement is expected at this time.

Obama then heads to Maine for a fund-raiser. That positions him in New England, where he will travel south Wednesday for the Democratic debate in New Hampshire.

from the Obama sked…

Chicago, IL

“CHANGE TO WIN” CONVENTION

International Ballroom

Chicago Hilton

720 S Michigan Ave

Chicago, IL 60605

Media Access: TBA

Senator Obama speaks: 11:30 AM

This event is not open to the public. Open to Change to Win members only.

Media Coverage: This event is open to the press. Change to Win is handling all media credentials. For information please contact Chris Ortman, christopher.ortman@changetowin.org.

**This event is being hosted by Change to Win. They are handling logistics.**

Portland, ME

COUNTDOWN TO CHANGE EVENT

Portland Expo Building

289 Park Ave

Portland, ME 04102

Media Access: 3:00 PM

Doors Open: 4:00 PM

Program Begins: 5:00 PM

Throw: 40 ft.

Cable Run: 300 ft.

Live Truck Parking: Expo/Portland Ice Arena Lot off Park Avenue

Wireless internet is not available.

Workspace: Directed on site.

This event is a fundraiser. Tickets to the event can be reserved at www.barackobama.com. General admission price is $23.

Media Coverage: The event is open press. For credentials please email: media@barackobama.com

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