Barack Obama Schedule for Week of October 28th
10/28/2007-Appearance on Countdown
-Campaign Rally, Townhall in Franklin, IA.
-Meet and Greet in Chariton, IA.
-Meet and Greet in Le Mars, IA.
-Meet and Greet in Waterloo, IA.
10/29/2007-Meet and Greet in Independence, IA.
-Meet and Greet in Tama, IA.
-Meet and Greet in Marshalltown, IA.
-Meet and Greet in Hubbard, IA.
-Meet and Greet in Humboldt, IA.
Mrs. Periwinkle: “Senator Obama, my husband Alfredo suffers from glaucoma. Now there have been studies that show that cannabis helps with his symptoms and yet it is illegal for his doctor to prescribe it to him here. My question is, where do you stand on the issue?"
Senator. Obama: “Well ma'am I uhh, I am familiar with the studies you mentioned and I do agree with you on the uhhh, on the idea that marijuana does have some positive medical uses. Which is why I am open to the idea of decriminalization. Teenagers shouldn't be using it recreationally, but I see no reason why it should be barred from medicinal use."
10/30/2007-Townhall, Meet and Greet in Algona, IA.
-Appearance on Morning Joe
-Meet and Greet in Hampton, IA.
-Meet and Greet in Mason City, IA.
-Meet and Greet in Denison, IA.
-Meet and Greet in Iowa City, IA
10/31/2007-Meet and Greet in Strawberry Point, IA.
-Meet and Greet in Allison, IA.
-Appearance on Hardball
-Appearance on Daily Show
-Meet and Greet in Waverly, IA.
-Meet and Greet in State Center, IA.
"We cannot be a nation that focuses simply on unnecessary and unjust skirmishes abroad. We have to invest here, at home, in our children's' educations, in our veterans' healthcare, in our roads and bridges. We have to be willing to make the Changes in Washington necessary to bring about true progress in America. And I am the only candidate in this field that can do that!"
11/1/2007-Meet and Greet in Eldora, IA.
-Meet and Greet in Webster City, IA.
-Meet and Greet in Jewell Junction, IA.
-Apppearance on O'Reilly Factor
-Meet and Greet in Ames, IA.
11/2/2007-Senatorial Duties in Washington D.C
"John, I told Michelle when we started that this thing was gonna be long and hard. And then I told her I intended on running for President."
11/3/2007-Return to Iowa
-Voter Registration Drive in Ogden, IA
-Meet and Greet in Ogden, IA.
-Campaign Rally in Des Moines, IA