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To: Road Walker who wrote (306869)	10/18/2006 6:47:16 PM
From: tejek	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1578006

Bonkers for Obama Meanwhile, Barack Obama, who had done virtually nothing (until now) to directly court young people, has developed vast youth following. I counted nearly thirty Facebook groups, many ranging from hundreds to several thousand members, which explicitly called for Obama to run for President in 2008. There were almost twenty other pro-Obama groups with titles such as "Barack Obama is Amazing," "Barack Obama is My Only Hope," and "Barack Obama Can Ba-Rock Me Anytime." He's coming to speak in Benaroya Hall this weekend here in Seattle and its sold out. Its funny how kids are often the first to realize who is the real deal. ************************************************************* Hundreds snap up tickets to see Obama** Charismatic senator to speak at Benaroya Hall By THOM KOSCHWANEZ SPECIAL TO THE P-I It's not just Harry Potter who can draw big lines at the local bookstore. Hundreds of people lined up Tuesday outside The Elliott Bay Book Co. hoping for tickets to see Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., author of a new book released that morning and already cruising in the top 20 list of Amazon.com sellers. Doug Brouillard from Lynnwood buys the new book by Sen. Barack Obama at The Elliott Bay Book Co. Tickets went on sale there for an appearance by Obama at Benaroya Hall. Brouillard was put on the waiting list for a ticket. Many went home empty-handed. And hours later, some were bartering on Seattle's Craigslist for tickets. Seattle University student Cozy Josephson skipped a test to stand in line and try to get tickets. She didn't get one but did wait in line to buy Obama's new book, "The Audacity of Hope." The book deals with globalization, the function of religion in public life and his struggle to find a shared language in a nation torn by differences. "I saw him at the (Democratic National Convention) and just wept the entire time," Josephson said. "I really think it's important for people to hear his message." Jeffery Stein wanted 10 to 15 tickets for a teen program he works with called Youth Force. "It's for recognition of a job well-done," he said. "I think (Obama) has the most in common with the students we work with; he's a good role model for young adults." Elliott Bay's doors opened at 9 a.m., and tickets -- $5 each for general seating -- were sold out two hours later. The bookstore sold 2,100 seats, turned away at least 100 other people and created a waiting list in case more tickets were released. Benaroya Hall, which will seat 2,500 people for the speaking engagement, is the largest location Elliott Bay has had for a book signing and talk. Former President Clinton and former Secretary of State Colin Powell previously had sold out their events, but at smaller sites, said Tracy Taylor, Elliott Bay manager. Cathy Dumas traveled from Tacoma and was waiting in line to buy tickets for herself and her boss. Although she didn't get the tickets, she planned to continue her hunt online. "He's a great speaker," she said. Obama arrives in Seattle on the heels of Time magazine's Oct. 23 cover story about him, "Why Barack Obama Could Be the Next President." seattlepi.nwsource.com