Decision Virginia

Candidates set to resume campaign in Virginia

The 2012 campaign has been set on pause in Virginia as Super Storm Sandy ripped through the East Coast. Now that the storm has moved on, and the impact on the Commonwealth has been minimal, both campaigns for president are ready to get back to the business at hand. Especially with election day now less than a week away.

The republican nominee for president, Mitt Romney had hoped to visit Virginia last Sunday, but postponed his trip because of Sandy. Today his campaign announced a three stop swing to take place on Thursday. Romney will visit, Roanoke, the Richmond area end with a rally in Virginia Beach.

Romney's Richmond area visit will take place in Doswell at the Meadow Event Park. That is the same location where the State Fair takes place.

The candidate is asking for supporters to bring a food donation to aid in the recovery to Sandy.  

The full details are below:

Victory Event with Governor Mitt Romney

Meadow Event Park: 13111 Dawn Boulevard, Doswell, VA 

November 1, 2012, Doors Open at 11:45AM,  Event Begins at 1:45PM

Ticketing Information 

To RSVP and Get Your Ticket visit: www.mittromney.com/VA 

OR

Pick Up Your Free Ticket in Person at:

Henrico Victory Office: 2819 N. Parham Road, Suite 230, Henrico, VA 23294

North Chesterfield Victory Office: 9503 Hull Street Road, Suite D., Richmond, VA 23236

South Chesterfield Victory Office: 3610 Festival Park Plaza, Chester, VA 23831

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The Romney campaign will not be alone. First Lady Michelle Obama will visit Virginia on Friday, just a few days before the election. Her visit also includes a stop in the Richmond area.

Mrs. Obama will hold events in Hampton and in Petersburg. She will speak to college crowds at Hampton University and Virginia State.

Information on the VSU event can be found below:

PETERSBURG

 WHAT:          First Lady Michelle Obama Speaks to Grassroots Supporters in Petersburg

 

WHEN:    November 2, 2012    Public Access: 3:00 PM EDT

WHERE:       Virginia State University, 3200 Boisseau Street, Petersburg, VA 23803

Ticket information:

Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the following locations starting on Wednesday, October 31, from 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM EDT, and will continue if tickets are still available on Thursday, November 1, from 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM EDT.

Organizing for America – Petersburg

612 S. Sycamore St Petersburg, VA 23803

Organizing for America – Chester

15714 Jefferson Davis Highway Chester, VA 23834

Organizing for America – Midlothian

713 N. Courthouse Road  Midlothian, VA 23236

Virginia State University – Daniel Gymnasium Box Office

1 Hayden Drive, Petersburg, VA 23806

FLOTUS to make two stop, Central Virginia swing

First Lady Michelle Obama will make a second attempt to visit Central Virginia, with a two stop swing planned for this Thursday. Mrs. Obama will speak at Mary Washington College at 5pm on September 13th.

Specific information on a second stop in Central Virginia has not been released.

The First Lady attempted to hold rallies in both Charlottesville and Fredricksburg on July 20th, but both events were canceled after the Colorado movie theatre shooting tragedy.

Both events will be free and open to the public, but tickets will be required and must be obtained ahead of time. Tickets for the Fredricksburg event will be released starting tomorrow at the local OFA field office.

We will update you when we learn specifics about the second stop.

*** UPDATE: Mrs. Obama will speak at Richmond's Carpenter Center at 2pm.

Details below:

RICHMOND

WHAT:          First Lady Michelle Obama Speaks to Richmond Grassroots Supporters

WHEN:          2:00 PM EDT September 13, 2012

WHERE:       Richmond CenterStage, Carpenter Theater, 600 East Grace Street, Richmond, VA 23219

Press/Public Access: 11:30 AM EDT

Richmond Ticket info:

Tickets are available on Tuesday, September 11, from 7:00-9:00 PM EDT, and starting Wednesday, September 12, at 8:00 AM EDT.

Organizing for America—Richmond, 408 E. Main Street Richmond, VA 23219

Organizing for America—Henrico, 2720 Enterprise Parkway, Suites 103 & 105, Henrico, VA 23294

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Here is the official release from the campaign:

THURSDAY: First Lady Michelle Obama to Speak to Grassroots Supporters in Fredericksburg and Central Virginia

 CHICAGO, IL – On Thursday, September 13, First Lady Michelle Obama will travel to Virginia, where she will speak to grassroots supporters in Fredericksburg and Central Virginia. The First Lady will speak about what’s at stake in this election for Virginians and encourage them to help organize their communities between now and November. And, as part of the campaign’s It Takes One effort, the First Lady will ask every supporter to help grow Obama for America’s national grassroots network.

 The First Lady’s events are free and open to the public. Tickets are required due to limited space, and will be available to the public starting on a first-come, first-served basis at the following pick-up location below.

Details on the First Lady’s event in Central Virginia are forthcoming.

 FREDERICKSBURG

WHAT:          First Lady Michelle Obama Speaks to Fredericksburg Grassroots Supporters

WHEN:          5:00 PM EDT , September 13, 2012

WHERE:       University of Mary Washington, William M. Anderson Center, 1301 College Avenue, Fredericksburg, VA 22401

Press/Public Access: 2:30 PM EDT

CROWD ACCESS INFORMATION:      

Tickets are available starting on a first-come, first-served basis at the following location and time:

FREDERICKSBURG

Tickets are available starting Tuesday, September 11, at 5:00 PM EDT.

Organizing for America—Fredericksburg
1281 Central Park Boulevard
Fredericksburg, VA 22401