Posted by Jed Lewison on Fri May 30, 2008 at 4:46 PM Pacific

Politico: Obama plans to kick-off general election Tuesday

Ben Smith says that it will be in St. Paul, Minnesota -- in the Xcel Energy Center, the same facility that will house the GOP convention in September:

Tuesday is the night of the final Democratic primaries, and the choice of venue is a mischievous, aggressive way for Obama to unofficially kick off the general election campaign against Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.). The location gives huge meaning to the moment, with Obama likely to frame a tough case against his new opponent in the very hall where McCain will accept his party’s nomination.

Update: The Obama campaign has now confirmed the event, which will be free. Admission will be on a first-come, first-served basis. "The event is free and open to the public.  Tickets are NOT required, but an RSVP is strongly encouraged.  Members of the public are invited to RSVP at www.barackobama.com. ***For security reasons, do not bring bags.  Please limit personal items.  No signs or banners permitted.*** Further details to be announced as they become available. Doors Open: 7:00 PM Public Entrance: Gates 1 and 3"

Politico: Obama plans to kick-off general election Tuesday

Ben Smith says that it will be in St. Paul, Minnesota -- in the Xcel Energy Center, the same facility that will house the GOP convention in September:

Tuesday is the night of the final Democratic primaries, and the choice of venue is a mischievous, aggressive way for Obama to unofficially kick off the general election campaign against Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.). The location gives huge meaning to the moment, with Obama likely to frame a tough case against his new opponent in the very hall where McCain will accept his party’s nomination.

Update: The Obama campaign has now confirmed the event, which will be free. Admission will be on a first-come, first-served basis. "The event is free and open to the public.  Tickets are NOT required, but an RSVP is strongly encouraged.  Members of the public are invited to RSVP at www.barackobama.com. ***For security reasons, do not bring bags.  Please limit personal items.  No signs or banners permitted.*** Further details to be announced as they become available. Doors Open: 7:00 PM Public Entrance: Gates 1 and 3"

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