Frustration felt locally over short notice of visit
By Brad Bauer, bbauer@mariettatimes.comLike many area residents, Larry Uhrig hoped to meet - or at least catch a glimpse - of vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin when he learned she was planning a Sunday stop in Marietta.
But with no advance notice of where or when Palin would show, Uhrig and others said they were more frustrated than excited by the visit.
"I understand they have busy schedules and they would rather have an audience of 20,000 people than what you might get at something like this, so why even announce it?" Uhrig asked.
Uhrig, 45, of Marietta, rode his bicycle to L.E. Huck and Sons Farm Market after he learned Palin's motorcade had stopped there. He was one of several individuals who arrived just minutes after she left.
"I rode my bike because I heard there were so many cars I wouldn't be able to park," he said. "I would like a chance to meet her or hear what she had to say."
Palin's campaign officials notified local media and Republican party officials Friday there would be a stop in Marietta, but offered no details of the visit.
Even on Sunday, Palin's officials didn't seem to know where or when they would be stopping. The Times was notified to be in Porterfield at 2 p.m.; to be at the Washington County Courthouse at 3 p.m.; to be at Starfire gas station on Muskingum Drive at 3:40 p.m. and finally at 3:45 p.m. - just minutes before Palin's arrival - to get to Huck's farm market.
Steve Hobkins, 44, of Marietta, was someone who wasn't looking to meet Palin, but ended up spending a few minutes making small talk with the governor. Hobkins, a Democrat, was working the cash register at Huck's when Palin stopped to buy a few gallons of apple cider.
Palin asked Hobkins if he was the owner of the farm market as she checked out.
"No, I've only been here a few months. I was laid off from RJF (International Corp.)," Hobkins said.
"I'm sorry to hear that," Palin said. "John McCain and I will be working on that for you."
Hobkins said had he not been so surprised by the visit he may have asked Palin some questions about how she intended to help.
"I'd like to know what her plans are for the economy, gas prices and health insurance," Hobkins said, noting he lost his benefits when he lost his factory job.
During the Marietta visit Palin only made small talk with the public, and reporters were not permitted to ask questions.
Elsewhere, dozens of people had gathered Sunday at Sweetapple Farm near Vincent after hearing from Palin's camp that there would be a stop there. And over 100 people gathered at a welcome center on Interstate 77 just north of Marietta, where Palin also was expected to stop.
The motorcade did go by the rest stop, but did not stop.
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derekb84
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10-14-08 6:13 AM
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I've been gone for about 5 years indian. I sure don't like it here! Can't wait to move back some day. Just seems like a lot of the ideals that were instilled in me are slipping away around southeastern ohio.
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stickhauler
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10-14-08 2:14 AM
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Lord, the hatred sure is out down home ain't it? I'm so sorry that some folks got their little feelings hurt because Mrs. Palin didn't cater to their schedule and talk individually to every resident of Marietta and the surrounding area. It was a rest stop, do you haters take the time to do a "meet and greet" every time you stop for a short break when you're traveling? Given that Ohio, as usual is a battleground state, expect to see her either back there, or near Marietta before election day. Yep, Marietta has been dominated by Democrats for a while, I can't say it was a change for the better though.
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weaser
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10-13-08 11:21 PM
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took time off to take the daily cash receipts to the bank. I ask you to go with me, as I went the other day . . to a veteran's hospital and look those men .. with their mangled bodies ... in the eye, and tell THEM they didn't hold a job! You go with me to the Space Program at NASA and go, as I have gone, to the widows and orphans of Ed White, Gus Grissom and Roger Chaffee .. and you look those kids in the eye and tell them that their DAD'S didn't hold a real job. You go with me on Memorial Day and you stand in Arlington National Cemetery , where I have more friends buried than I'd like to remember, and you watch those waving flags You stand there, and you think about this nation, and you have the gall to tell ME that those people didn't have a job? What about Metzenbaum? For those who don't remember During W.W.II, Howard Metzenbaum was an attorney representing the Communist Party in the USA . Now he's a Senator!
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weaser
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10-13-08 11:19 PM
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But Wait ...There's more! *JOHN GLENN (on the Senate floor - **January 26, 2004**)* Some people still don't understand why military personnel do what they do for a living. This exchange between Senators John Glenn and Senator Howard Metzenbaum is worth reading. Not only is it a pretty impressive impromptu speech, but it's also a good example of one man's explanation of why men and women in the armed services do what they do for a living. This IS a typical, though sad, example of what some who have never served think of the military. Senator Metzenbaum (speaking to Senator Glenn): 'How can you run for Senate when you've never held a real job?' Senator Glenn (D-Ohio): 'I served 23 years in the United States Marine Corps. I served through two wars. I flew 149 missions. My plane was hit by anti-aircraft fire on 12 different occasions. I was in the space program. It wasn't my checkbook, Howard; it was my life on the line. It was not a nine-to-five job, where I
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weaser
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10-13-08 11:18 PM
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It took less time to take Iraq than it took Janet Reno (DEMOCRAT) to take the Branch Davidian compound. That was a 51-day operation We've been looking for evidence for chemical weapons in Iraq for less time than it took Hillary Clinton (DEMOCRAT) to find the Rose law firm billing records. It took less time for the 3rd Infantry Division and the Marines to destroy the Medina Republican Guard than it took Ted Kennedy to call the police after his Oldsmobile sank at Chappaquiddick. It took less time to take Iraq than it took to count the votes in Florida !!! Our Commander-In-Chief is doing a GREAT JOB! The Military morale is high! The biased media hopes we are too ignorant to realize the facts.
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weaser
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10-13-08 11:17 PM
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Clinton (DEMOCRAT) went to war in Bosnia without UN or French consent. Bosnia never attacked us. He was offered Osama bin Laden's head on a platter three times by Sudan and did nothing. Osama has attacked us on multiple occasions. */This one is a fact that makes me mad as hell./* In the years since terrorists attacked us, President Bush has liberated two countries, crushed the Taliban, crippled al-Qaida, put nuclear inspectors in Libya, Iran, and, North Korea without firing a shot, and captured a terrorist who slaughtered 300,000 of his own people. And the Democrats are complaining about how long the war is taking. But Wait, There's more.
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weaser
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10-13-08 11:15 PM
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John Glenn (DEMOCRAT) said this ----- It should make us all think a little: There were 39 combat related killings in Iraq in January. In the fair city of Detroit there were 35 murders in the month of January. That's just one American city, about as deadly as the entire war-torn country of Iraq. When some claim that President Bush shouldn't have started this war, tell them the following : FDR (DEMOCRAT) led us into World War II. Germany never attacked us; Japan did. From 1941-1945, 450,000 lives were lost ... an average of 112,500 per year. Truman (DEMOCRAT) finished that war and started one in Korea . North Korea never attacked us. From 1950-1953, 55,000 lives were lost ... an average of 18,334 per year. John F. Kennedy (DEMOCRAT) started the Vietnam conflict in 1962. Vietnam never attacked us. Johnson (DEMOCRAT) turned Vietnam into a quagmire. From 1965-1975, 58,000 lives were lost ... an average of 5,800 per year. Clinton (DEMOCRAT) went to war in Bo
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Indian
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10-13-08 10:02 PM
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Oh by the way..Derek thank you for protecting us, and our right to say stuff here.
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Indian
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10-13-08 10:01 PM
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derek, those virginians are still fighting the civil war. Yall come now. What aboot dat? You like it there, stay there. We are the same people who have voted democrat for a long time. How many years have we had a Mayor and Council from the party? How long you been gone, boy?
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OneAmongThem
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10-13-08 9:45 PM
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Sarah is a real person, not your average "Joe/Jo" politician. I think it's wonderful she even stopped by Hucks. Derek, I am proud of you for what you are doing for this country helping us to be able to continue living in a free society. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! There are still some up here who understand that we need a Commander in Chief who actually knows how to lead, and not be a follower while being manipulated by Socialist organizations. If people did their homework it wouldn't be hard to find out these truths. Sarah will be around for quite awhile. I hope and pray she will be on the top of the ticket next time around.
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surprised
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10-13-08 9:16 PM
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I am not taking up for anyone but can't you dummys get it into your heads, this wasn't a campaign stop, it was a small break on her way to a rally, which was advertised and set up, the way Bidens' is tomorrow night. It wasn't even supposed to be in the news but stuff in this town leaks!! (as if we didn't know that" I'm sure she will be back so everyone that wants to can see her and ask questions. Probably the reason "no questions asked" is because she only had a little time and you get reporters involved and its not a small break!! Also this way she talks to the local people which I think is great if you want to see her! Tomorrow night you will have to go through a security check to even get in to stand to hear Biden. This is the way a rally operates.
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derekb84
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10-13-08 8:38 PM
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Sounds about right peppie. Seems like most people up there aren't thinking that way anymore. What happened?
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peppie
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10-13-08 8:25 PM
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Check back through history, you will find that the democrats got us into the last few wars, then were voted out of office and the republicans were voted in and had to clean up the messes the democrats made.
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derekb84
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10-13-08 8:13 PM
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I would've been honored to meet Palin, If I'd had the chance. However I'm currently in Virginia, in the military, fighting for freedoms you people clearly don't care about anymore. Ya'll are not the folks I grew up knowing! When did the Marietta are become a bunch of ****** loving democrats?! McCain 2008
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JohnnyRingo
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10-13-08 5:12 PM
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Coolville, Belpre, Caldwell, Belle Valley, Byesville, Tuppers Plains, Chester, Dexter City……………. Heck fire, she missed a whole lot of places. What’s up with that?
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boots65
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10-13-08 3:13 PM
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The only frustration I felt over Princess Sarah's visit is that it took up too much space in the paper today. I woulnd't walk to the end of my driveway to see her!
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theworker
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10-13-08 2:19 PM
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JohnnyRingo are with the circus? you will fit in real good with the Republican Party. Nixion went to China in 1972 and brought back thier propaganda book, and gave it to the Republican Party they have never been the same.
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JohnnyRingo
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10-13-08 1:44 PM
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Vote for the one that doesn't give out tickets...... Let's see now,..... who's left? Ron Paul?
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JohnnyRingo
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10-13-08 1:42 PM
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Hey CluelessOH. You might want to do a little research before you spew out a bunch of lies. Reference this from Bozeman Montana. “Obama campaign rally tickets available By DANIEL PERSON Chronicle Staff Writer Hundreds more tickets to tonight’s rally for Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama will be available this morning at 8 a.m. outside the Bozeman Obama headquarters at the Baxter Hotel, the campaign announced Sunday.”
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CluelessOH
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10-13-08 1:34 PM
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We are HICKS... That is why she thinks were are not worth talking to. It was just a publicity stop and nothing more. I am glad that the Democrats think we are worth the time of day. By the way, why does the Republican party require tickets to get into a rally and the Democrats do not? Oh that's right, the Democrats are for everyone and the Republicans are for a select few. Well guess who I am voting for?
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JohnnyRingo
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10-13-08 1:31 PM
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Lily…. Small town girl, gets great education, moves away, changes name from ‘Melba Toast” to ‘LilyOValley’, and then joins ‘Acorn’ to spam the folks in home town into submission. Thanks Lily. It’s nice to see you putting your education to work. Your liberal college professors would be proud.
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JohnnyRingo
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10-13-08 1:24 PM
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theworker... you're comparing Palin to Hilter? You really need help?
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Orchardfarmer
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10-13-08 12:20 PM
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Why do you hate Palin so bad? I can feel this terrible anger and hate for this woman coming across this board. What sets you off so badly?
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Chauncy
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10-13-08 11:59 AM
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Maybe she won't be so full of B.S. after she drinks all that cider. Bet she is hitting the REST STOPS today!!
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LilyOValley
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10-13-08 11:57 AM
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No, not even Marietta reporters can ask questions of Sarah. Ask yourself: What kind of candidate is it who won't take a question two when they stop? Do you want someone like that a heartbeat from the Presidency? Gee, I sure don't... Bet Joe Biden takes questions tomorrow... Wait and see.
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