Obama coming back to Oregon
Sen. Barack Obama accepts a University of Oregon jersey from basketball coach Ernie Kent. Earlier in the day May 9, Obama appeared with his brother-in-law Craig Robinson, coach of UO's rival Oregon State University basketball team. By KVAL Web StaffSen. Barack Obama visits Pendleton in eastern Oregon Sunday, May 18, a week after former President Bill Clinton visited the town known for its rodeo and wool blankets. Obama will hold a town hall in Pendleton on his second day of a weekend swing through Oregon in advance of the Tuesay, May 20, primary. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and the program begins at 6:30 p.m. The campaign has yet to release other times or locations for Obama's Saturday, May 17, and Sunday, May 18, visit. His Democratic rival, sen. Hillary clinton, returns to Oregon Friday, May 16, and Saturday, May 17. No times or locations are available yet. Obama will hold a town hall meeting at the Pendleton Convention Center, 1601 Westgate, Pendleton, OR 97801 The event is free and open to the public; however, seating is limited and tickets are required. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Members of the public are invited to pick up free tickets at the locations listed below. Pendleton Obama for America Office Union County for Obama Booth The Obama campaign released a video montage of Obama's visit to Oregon May 9 and 10. Watch it here.
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