Palin rally expected to fill War Memorial In Johnstown, PA

Tribune-Democrat ^ | 10/09/2008 | MIKE FAHER

[curth]

Sarah Palin may be new to the national political scene, but she will get a rock star’s welcome in Johnstown.

At least 6,000 people are expected to attend the Republican vice-presidential nominee’s speech Saturday morning at Cambria County War Memorial Arena.

Free tickets for the event have been disappearing at a rapid rate. And on Thursday, Cambria County Republican officials reported that they had run out of tickets at their 636 Main St. headquarters in Johnstown.

“Clearly, the people here are excited and energized about Sarah Palin’s visit,” said Ann Wilson, Cambria County Republican Committee executive director.

Wilson said officials were accepting names for a ticket waiting list. And she added that some tickets that had been distributed to surrounding counties could become available in Johnstown.

“We’re going to do our best to accommodate requests for tickets,” she said.

However, the sheer volume of those requests seemed to surprise political operatives.

[Old Sarge]

Please, let her mention Murtha...

[Frantzie]

Wow! I wonder if they have a bigger venue anywhere in the area? I doubt it.

Meanwhile, Joe Biden will be holding a rally on aisle 3 at the local Home Depot in Wilmington, DE.

[LeonardFMason]

I heard Biden will be a “Katies”.

[webrover]

They need to get larger venues for her. People want to see her. Denying them the ability is stupid.

[gusty]

The home of the legendary Johnstown Jets of the NAHL. Immortalized on the screen as the Charlestown Chiefs. A moment of silence for the recent passing of Reggie Dunlop.