by John McCormick, updated
DAVENPORT, Iowa – The fog is thick and the risks of traveling between states played out here as Sen. Barack Obama disappointed several hundred when his plane could not land this morning.
Obama, en route back to Iowa after spending the last two days campaigning in New Hampshire, was due to appear at 10:45 a.m. local time. But at 11:07 a.m., the mayor-elect of this city told the crowd that Obama was a no show.
"Because of the weather Barack Obama won't be able to make it here today," Bill Gluba said, drawing groans from the crowd at the RiverCenter. "I know you are disappointed….But he wanted me to tell you how much he appreciates your coming out here this morning."
Then, the crowd stood up and walked out, likely realizing that Obama will be back again before the Jan. 3 Iowa caucuses.
Obama's Iowa spokesman Tommy Vietor said the chartered jet was diverted to Chicago and the Illinois Democrat will drive to Washington, Iowa, a trip of roughly four hours.
Obama was also forced to cancel his second public event of the day in Coralville, Iowa, where volunteers were still setting up at 11:15 a.m.
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Comments
John McCormick publicizes every Obama campaign appearance. And now he starts publicizing Obama's NON-appearances.
Posted by: Bruce | December 21, 2007 12:21 PM
Hopefully, Iowa voters realize that this is something that can't be avoided - weather. I'm sure Senator Obama will make up the cancelled event.
Posted by: carolyn grace | December 21, 2007 1:57 PM
If I were Obama, I'd just say that, in fact, I was there!
Posted by: Mitt Romney | December 21, 2007 3:29 PM
Hey Bruce; I hope he see this after his comment today. President Obama is'nt God he has "no" control over the weather! Rememeber he has said he's not perfect so give the guy a break; some people make issue out of nothing.
Posted by: Chester H. Lacey | December 21, 2007 5:18 PM
He's not God; and has know control over the weather.
Posted by: Chester H. Lacey | December 21, 2007 5:20 PM
Per Senator Obama's absence rate (36% absent from his voting records), the fog was not an issue at all--This man is all about talks!!!! Chicago public transportation needs attention, and Fermi research lab need funding! Where is our beloved Senator Obama of Illinois. I certainly didn't send him to Senate seat for Publicity!
Posted by: milestone | December 22, 2007 10:08 AM