Obama out to win Georgia; big events to happen

Democrats are aiming to turn Georgia BLUE in 2012. Obama lost the state to John McCain in 2008, but according to Georgia's 11th Congressional District Chair Don Wilson, the President is pushing hard to win the state this November.

The President hit Atlanta's hot dog haven, the Varsity, before moving to a fundraiser at Atlanta's downtown Westin Hotel where people are donating big money to see him.

Obama's visit is being sponsored by his Victory Fund which is raising money in Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Wisconsin.

The race was close in 2008, with McCain/Palin getting 52.2% of the votes, and Obama/Biden receiving 47.0%. Georgia again has 15 electoral votes at stake. This is why Obama returned today, to turn up the volume on campaign contributions and solicit votes.

This Friday, June 29 from  7 pm – 10 pm, the Georgia Democratic Party will host a Jazz Lounge at the Democratic Party Headquarters, 763 Trabert Ave. NW in Atlanta. Lorenzo Sanford and Friends will be performing, and free food will be provided. General admission tickets are $25 each and include two free drink tickets. The hosting committee includes Dee Baldwin, Ken Britt, Malamin Darbo, Sen. Steve Henson, Jeff Kazanow, Steve Perkins, and Rep. David Wilkerson. Obama is not expected to attend this event.

To purchase tickets, go to: http://gademstore.com/shop-2/70s-80s-night-electronic-ticket/

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